GRE Word List
PRECIPITOUS
precipitate
The meaning of the word precipitous is precipitate.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| ecliptic | of or relating to the ecliptic or an eclipse |
| transition | a change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another |
| obloquy | a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language |
| infer | to derive as a conclusion from facts or premises |
| fluke | flatfish |
| jumble | to move in a confused or disordered manner |
| cunning | dexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end |
| retrospective | of, relating to, or given to retrospection |
| recumbent | suggestive of repose : leaning |