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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WordMeaning
besetto set or stud with or as if with ornaments
plastera medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (as of cloth or plastic) spread with a usually medicated substance
determinationa judicial decision settling and ending a controversy
abortiveprematurely born
supersedeto cause to be set aside
self-indulgenceexcessive or unrestrained gratification of one's own appetites, desires, or whims
resilientcharacterized or marked by resilience: such as
sterilefailing to bear or incapable of producing fruit or spores
imperviousnot allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable
pestlea usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration