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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| accomplice | one associated with another especially in wrongdoing |
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| blunt | having an edge or point that is not sharp |
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