GRE Word List

PRECIPITOUS

precipitate

The meaning of the word precipitous is precipitate.

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WordMeaning
ostensibleintended for display : open to view
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
hamperto restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede
careera profession for which one trains and which is undertaken as a permanent calling
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
surgeto rise and fall actively : toss
conveneto come together in a body
acutecharacterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset
exhaleto rise or be given off as vapor
grumbleto mutter in discontent