GRE Word List

PRECLUDE

to make impossible by necessary consequence : rule out in advance

The meaning of the word preclude is to make impossible by necessary consequence : rule out in advance.

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WordMeaning
vexto bring trouble, distress, or agitation to
demeanto lower in character, status, or reputation
reconditedifficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep
ascendancygoverning or controlling influence : domination
terminologythe technical or special terms used in a business, art, science, or special subject
canarda false or unfounded report or story
begetto procreate as the father : sire
blighta disease or injury of plants marked by the formation of lesions, withering, and death of parts (such as leaves and tubers)
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses
marredto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil