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
inimitablenot capable of being imitated : matchless
prefatoryof, relating to, or constituting a preface
vyingcontending; to strive for superiority
refuseto express oneself as unwilling to accept
meditationa discourse intended to express its author's reflections or to guide others in contemplation
hilarityboisterous merriment or laughter
indulgeto yield to the desire of : humor
limboan abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism
insipidlacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull
adversitya state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune