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
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commemorativeintended as a commemoration
specka small discoloration or spot especially from stain or decay
meditationa discourse intended to express its author's reflections or to guide others in contemplation
ramificationbranch
protegeone who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence
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