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
infiltrateto enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes
pronehaving a tendency or inclination : being likely
petulantinsolent or rude in speech or behavior
palliateto reduce the violence of (a disease)
perturbto cause to be worried or upset : disquiet
despondentfeeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
psychosisa serious mental illness (such as schizophrenia) characterized by defective or lost contact with reality often with hallucinations or delusions
promptto move to action : incite