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
tantamountequivalent in value, significance, or effect
aviarya place for keeping birds confined
stupora condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility
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reconditedifficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep
sophisticateddeprived of native or original simplicity: such as
frolicsomefull of gaiety : playful
discriminatingmaking a distinction : distinguishing
conscientiousmeticulous
explicitfully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent