GRE Word List

PRECIPITOUS

precipitate

The meaning of the word precipitous is precipitate.

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WordMeaning
condigndeserved
impertinentgiven to or characterized by insolent rudeness
chassisthe supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television)
epitheta characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing
smeltany of a family (Osmeridae) of small bony fishes that closely resemble the trouts in general structure, live along coasts and ascend rivers to spawn or are landlocked, and have delicate oily flesh with a distinctive odor and taste
misapprehensionto apprehend wrongly : misunderstand
witlessdestitute of wit or understanding : foolish
supererogatoryobserved or performed to an extent not enjoined or required
sanctiona formal decree
strutto become turgid : swell