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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hue_and_cry | outcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule |
| emulate | to strive to equal or excel |
| universal | including or covering all or a whole collectively or distributively without limit or exception |
| obsolete | no longer in use or no longer useful |
| indisputable | not disputable : unquestionable |
| buffoon | a ludicrous figure : clown |
| quip | a clever usually taunting remark : gibe |
| moodiness | subject to depression : gloomy |
| exceptionable | being likely to cause objection : objectionable |
| converse | to exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk |