contingent - SAT Word

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contingent 
  ( SAT Prep - Sample Word )
This word "contingent" often comes up in the SAT. Of the choices below which is the closest in meaning?
conditional
site
near-term
uninterrupted




Detailed description and alternate definitions of the word 'contingent':
  A representative group forming part of an assemblage.
  Liable to occur but not with certainty; possible.
  An event or condition that is likely but not inevitable.
  True only under certain conditions; not necessarily or universally true.
  Happening by chance or accident; fortuitous.
  Dependent on conditions or occurrences not yet established; conditional.
  A share or quota, as of troops, contributed to a general effort.

Synonyms of word 'contingent' :
 detail
 dependent on
 contingent on
 dependent upon
 contingent upon
 dependant upon
 depending on
 dependant on


Usage of the word 'contingent' in Sentences :
  During the closing ceremony, the Chief Scout promised to send a strong contingent to the 21st World Scout Jamboree.
  During the Second World War, there was a sizeable contingent of Belgian refugees in the town.
  In our practice, the Giant becomes discursive, historically contingent, an oratorical procedure.
  The Colonel had only positive words to say about the Mill Hill CCF contingent at the end day.
  contingent liability.
  contingent of troops to protect the radar dome.
  By 1928, deprived of their national game, the welsh contingent had been instrumental in forming the Slough club.
  contingent repertoire appeared only in these contexts, the analysis would have limited significance.
  Right now, a relatively small US troop contingent is stationed in Georgia.
  There were also much improved performances from the Swedish contingent, with Seb Alden netting 7+1 points and Jonas Davidsson 6+1.
  We have heard from some of the Dutch contingent, so hope to meet up with them.
  contingent irregularity, these colors might be thus dilated.
  contingent assets later this month.
  Declan Quigley was part of the enormous Irish contingent at the Festival.

Usage of the word 'contingent' in popular media :
Washington Post   —
 saleh has also allowed the u.s. joint special operations command to patrol his country with armed predator drones. all of the operations are contingent on the u.s. relationship with sale.... read more ››

Wall Street Journal   —
 the investors still have to sell their remaining shares, making the ultimate return on their investment contingent on the performance of hca after the slated ipo..... read more ››




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