GRE Word List

PRECIPITOUS

precipitate

The meaning of the word precipitous is precipitate.

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cerebrationto use the mind : think
celerityrapidity of motion or action
barragea dam placed in a watercourse to increase the depth of water or to divert it into a channel for navigation or irrigation
disparitya noticeable and usually significant difference or dissimilarity
subsumeto include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element
meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution
impunityexemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss
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outwitto get the better of by superior cleverness : outsmart
preternaturalexisting outside of nature