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 |
|---|---|
| cornucopia | a curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance |
| shudder | to tremble convulsively : shiver |
| berate | to scold or condemn vehemently and at length |
| engender | beget |
| contingent | dependent on or conditioned by something else |
| arsenal | an establishment for the manufacture or storage of arms and military equipment |
| homely | suggestive or characteristic of a place of residence or home |
| idle | not occupied or employed: such as |
| equipoise | a state of equilibrium |
| assail | to attack violently : assault |