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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| devout | committed or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises |
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| traduce | to expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation |
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