GRE Word List

PRECIPITOUS

precipitate

The meaning of the word precipitous is precipitate.

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filigreeornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces
stem_fromarise from; originate from
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
ebbthe reflux of the tide toward the sea
sophistrysubtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation
incantationa use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic
abscissionthe act or process of cutting off : removal
predisposeto dispose in advance
vindictivedisposed to seek revenge : vengeful
empiricaloriginating in or based on observation or experience