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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accretionthe process of growth or enlargement by a gradual buildup: such as
felicitousvery well suited or expressed : apt
arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
pugnacityhaving a quarrelsome or combative nature : truculent
despondentfeeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
finishedentirely done
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compassionsympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it
verdantgreen in tint or color
causalexpressing or indicating cause : causative