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
ominousbeing or exhibiting an omen : portentous
dissimulateto hide under a false appearance
aperturean opening or open space : hole
outstripto go faster or farther than
probea slender medical instrument used especially for exploration (as of a wound or body cavity)
qualifyto reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify
irresoluteuncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating
insurrectionan act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government
sullyto make soiled or tarnished : defile
sedentarynot migratory : settled