GRE Word List
PRECOCIOUS
exceptionally early in development or occurrence
The meaning of the word precocious is exceptionally early in development or occurrence.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| numismatist | the study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals) |
| manacle | a shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff |
| assurance | the state of being assured: such as |
| threat | an expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage |
| vigilant | alertly watchful especially to avoid danger |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| retrench | cut down |
| manifestation | the act, process, or an instance of manifesting |
| hazard | a source of danger |
| roseate | resembling a rose especially in color |