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precocious

/prɪˈkoʊʃəs/
pre · co · cious prɪ · ˈkoʊ · ʃəs
English Definition
adj. advanced; mature; gifted
中文释义
早熟的
Significado en Español
precoz
한국어 뜻
조숙한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
phát triển sớm
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pre-(before) + coc(mature) + ious→ early-maturing.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the synonym for the word “precocious”: Although only eight years old, Jenna''s musical talent was incredibly precocious, impressing even the most experienced artists.

  1. A Childish
  2. B Immature
  3. C Advanced
  4. D Unskilled
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C — Advanced. “precocious” means adj. advanced; mature; gifted

Common questions about “precocious”

What does “precocious” mean?

precocious — adj. advanced; mature; gifted. In Chinese: 早熟的.

How do you pronounce “precocious”?

precocious is pronounced /prɪˈkoʊʃəs/. It breaks into 3 syllables: pre · co · cious.

Is “precocious” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. precocious appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “precocious”?

pre-(before) + coc(mature) + ious→ early-maturing.

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