GRE Word List

PRECIPITOUS

precipitate

The meaning of the word precipitous is precipitate.

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abscondto depart secretly and hide oneself
weanto accustom (a young child or animal) to take food otherwise than by nursing
plethoraan ample amount or number : abundance
blighta disease or injury of plants marked by the formation of lesions, withering, and death of parts (such as leaves and tubers)
impingeencroach
penchanta strong and continued inclination
supererogatoryobserved or performed to an extent not enjoined or required
direexciting horror
visceralfelt in or as if in the internal organs of the body : deep
distraughtagitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain