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 |
|---|---|
| untenable | not able to be defended |
| narrative | something that is narrated : story |
| endearment | a word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection |
| cite | to call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court) |
| retroactive | extending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past |
| halting | marked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness |
| fit | acceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper |
| mangy | affected with or resulting from mange |
| fiasco | a complete failure |
| effrontery | shameless boldness : insolence |