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.

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reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence
prevaricateto deviate from the truth : equivocate
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certitudethe state of being or feeling certain
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impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
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