GRE Word List

PRECIPITOUS

precipitate

The meaning of the word precipitous is precipitate.

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brindledhaving obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground
componenta constituent part : ingredient
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gourmandone who is excessively fond of eating and drinking
enclavea distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory