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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hoaxto trick into believing or accepting as genuine something false and often preposterous
pendingduring
mordantbiting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive
piqueto excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff
intermittentcoming and going at intervals : not continuous
odiumthe state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
marredto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil
corporealhaving, consisting of, or relating to a physical material body: such as
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
eonan immeasurably or indefinitely long period of time : age