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 |
|---|---|
| allege | to assert without proof or before proving |
| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| ecologist | a branch of science concerned with the interrelationship of organisms and their environments |
| boorish | resembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor |
| avantgarde | group of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard |
| saline | consisting of or containing salt |
| brochure | pamphlet |
| depredation | to lay waste : plunder |
| allude | to make indirect reference |
| invidious | of an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious |