GRE Word List
PREDETERMINE
determine in advance; predestine; settle or decide beforehand; influence markedly
The meaning of the word predetermine is determine in advance; predestine; settle or decide beforehand; influence markedly.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| quip | taunt; clever sarcastic remark; V. |
| penchant | strong inclination; strong liking (esp. for something that is disapproved of by other people); Ex. penchant for fast cars |
| amiss | wrong; faulty; Ex. something amiss; ADV. |
| sophisticated | worldly wise and urbane; refined; complex; N. sophistication; V. sophisticate |
| check | stop motion; curb or restrain |
| squash | crush; quash; suppress |
| undermine | weaken gradually; sap; dig a mine beneath |
| vogue | popular fashion; Ex. Jeans became the vogue. |
| clamor | loud continous noise; continuous demand or complaint made by a large number of people; V: make a clamor; express (a demand) continually and loudly; ADJ. clamorous |
| insubstantial | lacking substance; insignificant; frail; immaterial |
