GRE Word List
PRECIPITOUS
precipitate
The meaning of the word precipitous is precipitate.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| irrevocable | not possible to revoke : unalterable |
| rancid | having an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition |
| bluff | having a broad flattened front |
| indulgent | willing to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence |
| flaunt | to display or obtrude oneself to public notice |
| shackle | something (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms |
| cliche | a trite phrase or expression |
| drone | a stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen |
| pastry | a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste |
| fathom | a unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water |