GRE Word List

PRECINCT

a part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district

The meaning of the word precinct is a part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district.

Random words

WordMeaning
droopto hang or incline downward
propsomething that props or sustains : support
callousbeing hardened and thickened
defunctno longer living, existing, or functioning
optionalinvolving an option : not compulsory
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult
loungeto act or move idly or lazily : loaf
gangrenelocal death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply
inculcateto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
feasiblecapable of being done or carried out