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 |
|---|---|
| patina | a usually green film formed naturally on copper and bronze by long exposure or artificially (as by acids) and often valued aesthetically for its color |
| hackles | one of the long narrow feathers on the neck or saddle of a bird |
| crossbreed | hybridize |
| impropriety | an improper or indecorous act or remark |
| euthanasia | the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy |
| bulwark | a solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart |
| raconteur | a person who excels in telling anecdotes |
| shack | hut |
| imprecation | curse |
| optimum | the amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end |