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
disengageto release from something that engages or involves
leewayan allowable margin of freedom or variation : tolerance
opiatean alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance
gallbrazen boldness coupled with impudent assurance and insolence
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent
valedictionan act of bidding farewell
plumpto drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily
potablesuitable for drinking
ingenuousshowing innocent or childlike simplicity and candidness
igniteto set afire