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
sullyto make soiled or tarnished : defile
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suitorone that petitions or entreats
empiricaloriginating in or based on observation or experience
taciturntemperamentally disinclined to talk
preamblean introductory statement
initiateto cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going
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