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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WordMeaning
allegiancethe obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord
deferput off
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marredto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil
disquisitiona formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse
inclineto bend the head or body forward : bow
mimicryan instance of mimicking
serratednotched or toothed on the edge
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