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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WordMeaning
sylvanone that frequents groves or woods
benefactorsomeone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
waverto vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction
proliferateto grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring
overthrowoverturn
diligencesteady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity
underhandin a clandestine manner
latitudeangular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as
pervasiveexisting in or spreading through every part of something