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
impeccablefree from fault or blame : flawless
propheticof, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
exodusthe mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)
unwieldynot easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome
ravelto become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray
promoteto advance in station, rank, or honor : raise
recapitulateto retell or restate briefly : summarize
stupora condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility