GRE Word List
PRECOCIOUS
advanced in development; N. precocity
The meaning of the word precocious is advanced in development; N. precocity.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gainsay | deny |
| nutritious | providing nourishment |
| viscous | (of a liquid) thick and sticky; gluey; viscid; CF. consistency |
| pummel | pommel; beat or pound with fists |
| voluptuous | sensual; of or giving sensual pleasure; indulging in sensual pleasures; Ex. voluptuous lines; Ex. voluptuous life of the Romans; N. voluptuary: voluptuous person |
| charisma | divine gift; great popular charm or appeal; magnetism |
| utopia | ideal place, state, or society; ADJ. utopian |
| retract | withdraw; take back; draw back; Ex. retract a statement/an offer/claws; N. retraction; CF. retractile |
| conscientious | scrupulous; through and careful; Ex. conscientious worker |
| knack | special talent; art |