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
drasticacting rapidly or violently
nepotismfavoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship
severitythe quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh
abscissionthe act or process of cutting off : removal
amalgamateto unite in or as if in an amalgam
atheistica person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods : one who subscribes to or advocates atheism
punctiliousmarked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions
nemesisthe Greek goddess of retributive justice
historichistorical
bilkto block the free development of : frustrate