GRE Word List

PRECISE

exactly or sharply defined or stated

The meaning of the word precise is exactly or sharply defined or stated.

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WordMeaning
misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret
suspensethe state of being suspended : suspension
sporadicoccurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances
suffuseto spread over or through in the manner of fluid or light : flush
maritimeof, relating to, or bordering on the sea
virusany of a large group of submicroscopic infectious agents that are usually regarded as nonliving extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, animals, and plants
subsidiaryfurnishing aid or support : auxiliary
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
dissonancelack of agreement
espionagethe practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company