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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| martinet | a strict disciplinarian |
| avid | characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic |
| centripetal | proceeding or acting in a direction toward a center or axis |
| derision | the use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt |
| malapropism | the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase |
| sleazy | lacking firmness of texture : flimsy |
| catechism | oral instruction |
| dismantle | to disconnect the pieces of |
| expenditure | the act or process of expending |
| exorcise | to expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration |