GRE Word List
PRECIPITOUS
precipitate
The meaning of the word precipitous is precipitate.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| asymmetric | having two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical |
| insularity | characteristic of an isolated people |
| introvert | a person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone |
| kaleidoscope | an instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns |
| abridge | to shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense |
| deviate | to stray especially from a standard, principle, or topic |
| vex | to bring trouble, distress, or agitation to |
| consonant | being in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord |
| canto | one of the major divisions of a long poem |
| monetary | of or relating to money or to the mechanisms by which it is supplied to and circulates in the economy |