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.

Random words

WordMeaning
baitto persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks
ruminateto go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly
tardymoving slowly : sluggish
incorrigibleincapable of being corrected or amended: such as
injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
deferencerespect and esteem due a superior or an elder
chameleonany of a family (Chamaeleontidae) of chiefly arboreal (see arboreal
perversionthe action of perverting : the condition of being perverted
fictitiousof, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary