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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bard | a tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds |
| advocacy | the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate |
| belittle | to speak slightingly of : disparage |
| provisional | serving for the time being : temporary |
| ancestry | line of descent : lineage |
| idolatry | the worship of a physical object as a god |
| cohesion | the act or state of sticking together tightly |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| context | the parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning |
| adulation | extreme or excessive admiration or flattery |