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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|---|---|
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| fiend | devil |
| shed | to rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted |
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