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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| orient | to direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group |
| fester | to generate pus |
| incite | to move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on |
| dearth | scarcity that makes dear |
| credulity | readiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence |
| mogul | an Indian Muslim of or descended from one of several conquering groups of Mongol, Turkish, and Persian origin |
| munificent | very liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow |
| instigate | to goad or urge forward : provoke |
| underhand | in a clandestine manner |
| numismatist | the study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals) |