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GRE: Set 35
prattle-probity
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Language - English
Graduate
01/23/2011
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prattle
 Definition
meaningless, foolish talk
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precarious
 Definition
uncertain
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precept
 Definition
principle; law
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precipice
 Definition
edge, steep overhang
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precipitate (adj)
 Definition
sudden and unexpected
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precipitate (v)
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to throw down from a height; to cause to happen
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precipitous
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hasty, quickly, with too little caution
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precis
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short summary of facts
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preclude
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to rule out
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precocious
 Definition
unusually advanced at an early age
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predestine
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to decide in advance
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predicate (v)
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to found or base one
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predictive
 Definition
relating to prediction, indicative of the future
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predilection
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preference, liking
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preeminent
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celebrated, distinguished
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premonition
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forewarning; presentiment
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preponderance
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majority in numner; dominance
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prepossessing
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attractive, engaging, appealing
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presage
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to foretell, indicate in advance
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prescient
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having foresight
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presentiment
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premonition, sense of foreboding
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presentiment
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premonition, sense of foreboding
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prestidigitation
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sleight of hand
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presumptuous
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rude, improperly bold
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pretext
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excuse, pretended reason
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prevalent
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widespread
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prevaricate
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to lie, evade the truth
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primeval
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ancient, primitive
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privation
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lack of usual necessities or comforts
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