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 |
|---|---|
| convene | to come together in a body |
| saline | consisting of or containing salt |
| furtive | done in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious |
| controvert | to dispute or oppose by reasoning |
| personable | pleasant or amiable in person : attractive |
| antithesis | the direct opposite |
| reparation | a repairing or keeping in repair |
| parvenu | one that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it |
| sacrilegious | committing or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object |
| embitter | to excite bitter feelings in |