GRE Word List
PRECOCIOUS
exceptionally early in development or occurrence
The meaning of the word precocious is exceptionally early in development or occurrence.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| drastic | acting rapidly or violently |
| nepotism | favoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship |
| severity | the quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh |
| abscission | the act or process of cutting off : removal |
| amalgamate | to unite in or as if in an amalgam |
| atheistic | a person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods : one who subscribes to or advocates atheism |
| punctilious | marked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions |
| nemesis | the Greek goddess of retributive justice |
| historic | historical |
| bilk | to block the free development of : frustrate |