GRE Word List

PRECIPITOUS

precipitate

The meaning of the word precipitous is precipitate.

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WordMeaning
unsightlynot pleasing to the sight : not comely
slothdisinclination to action or labor : indolence
palimpsestwriting material (such as a parchment or tablet) used one or more times after earlier writing has been erased
placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease
liabilitythe quality or state of being liable
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
impingeencroach
emolumentthe returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge