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
expiateto make amends for
vitalof the utmost importance
reactionaryrelating to, marked by, or favoring reaction
grotesquea style of decorative art characterized by fanciful or fantastic human and animal forms often interwoven with foliage or similar figures that may distort the natural into absurdity, ugliness, or caricature
withholdto hold back from action : check
dismemberto cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of
scintillateto emit sparks : spark
insensibleincapable or bereft of feeling or sensation: such as
piecemealone piece at a time : gradually
luridcausing horror or revulsion : gruesome