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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taintto contaminate morally : corrupt
exactingtryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands
serratednotched or toothed on the edge
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy
veracioustruthful
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
salutaryproducing a beneficial effect : remedial
kneadto work and press into a mass with or as if with the hands
noncommittalgiving no clear indication of attitude or feeling
apiarya place where bees are kept