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

WordMeaning
balmyhaving the qualities of balm : soothing
hubrisexaggerated pride or self-confidence
gobbleto swallow or eat greedily
soddendull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages
disheveledmarked by disorder or disarray
vernalof, relating to, or occurring in the spring
legislaturea body of persons having the power to legislate
theocracygovernment of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided
beneficentdoing or producing good
incontrovertiblenot open to question : indisputable