Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: The act of thinking about or planning a crime or action before it happens, showing that there was intention behind it.

Example: The police found evidence of premeditation in the suspect's actions before the crime was committed.

Definition: Describing something that is planned or thought about before it happens.

Example: The crime was considered premeditative because it was carefully planned in advance.

Definition: Happening or existing before two companies combine into one.

Example: The premerger analysis showed that the companies would benefit from the merger.

Definition: The position or role of a prime minister or the head of government.

Example: He was elected to the premiership after a long campaign.

Definition: Relating to a belief that a significant event will happen before a thousand-year period, often in a religious context.

Example: The premillenarian view holds that Christ will return before the millennium.

Definition: A person who believes that Jesus Christ will return to Earth before a thousand-year reign of peace.

Example: The premillenarian community gathered to discuss their beliefs about the future.

Definition: To state or assume something as a basis for argument or reasoning.

Example: In her essay, she premises her argument on the idea that education is essential for success.

Definition: A statement or idea that forms the basis for an argument or conclusion, or a building and the land it is on.

Example: The premise of the movie was intriguing and kept the audience engaged.

Definition: To state something as a basis for reasoning or argument, often as a starting point for further discussion.

Example: In her essay, she premises her argument on the idea that education is a fundamental right.

Definition: Having a specific basis or foundation for an argument or idea.

Example: The theory is premised on the assumption that all humans are rational beings.

Definition: To base an idea or argument on something that is assumed to be true.

Example: The theory was premised on the belief that all humans are inherently good.

Definition: An earlier statement or idea that is used as the basis for a conclusion or argument.

Example: The argument is based on the premiss that all humans are rational beings.

Definition: Relating to a time period that existed before the modern era, often characterized by traditional or historical practices.

Example: The premodern society relied heavily on agriculture and local customs.

Definition: To warn someone about something that might happen in the future.

Example: She tried to premonish him about the dangers of driving too fast.