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
absolveto set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt
peruseto examine or consider with attention and in detail : study
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
pungentsharply painful
dazeto stupefy especially by a blow : stun
componenta constituent part : ingredient
foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat
asinineextremely or utterly foolish or silly
aversiona feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it
teneta principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true