GRE Word List

PRECIPITOUS

precipitate

The meaning of the word precipitous is precipitate.

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WordMeaning
lugubriousmournful
subsumeto include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element
ingrainedforming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated
prominentstanding out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
undertakerone who undertakes : one who takes the risk and management of business : entrepreneur
subdueto conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
bacchanaliana Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry
ravinea small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water
implicationsomething implied: such as