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 |
|---|---|
| wheedle | to influence or entice by soft words or flattery |
| lurid | causing horror or revulsion : gruesome |
| clamber | to climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet |
| enrapture | to fill with delight |
| astringent | causing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic |
| onus | burden |
| chore | the regular or daily light work of a household or farm |
| protege | one who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence |
| voyeur | someone who obtains sexual gratification from observing unsuspecting individuals who are partly undressed, naked, or engaged in sexual acts |
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |