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
skittishlively or frisky in action : capricious
ruddyhaving a healthy reddish color
intractablenot easily governed, managed, or directed
perorationthe concluding part of a discourse and especially an oration
stumbleto fall into sin or waywardness
dotagea state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
neophytea new convert : proselyte
promoteto advance in station, rank, or honor : raise
impunityexemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss