Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: A feeling or sense that something is going to happen in the future, often something bad or unpleasant.

Example: She had a premonition that something terrible was about to occur.

Definition: In a way that warns or indicates something will happen in the future.

Example: She felt a premonitorily sense of dread before the storm arrived.

Definition: This word describes something that serves as a warning or indication of a future event.

Example: She had a premonitory feeling that something bad was going to happen.

Definition: Relating to the area of the brain that is located in front of the primary motor cortex and is involved in planning and coordinating movements.

Example: The premotor area of the brain plays a crucial role in preparing for movement before it occurs.

Definition: A type of immunity that occurs when a person has a low-level infection from a pathogen, which helps protect them from more severe infections by the same pathogen in the future.

Example: The patient showed signs of premunition, as they had a mild infection that seemed to protect them from a more serious illness.

Definition: Referring to something that has been mentioned before.

Example: In the report, the prenominate details were crucial for understanding the context.

Definition: To name or mention someone or something in advance.

Example: The committee decided to prenominate several candidates for the award.

Definition: Relating to events or agreements that happen before a marriage takes place.

Example: They signed a prenuptial agreement to protect their assets.

Definition: A state of being focused on something to the point of distraction, or a thought that takes up a lot of mental space.

Example: Her preoccupation with work made it hard for her to enjoy her free time.

Definition: Being so focused on something that you are not aware of what is happening around you.

Example: She seemed preoccupied during the meeting and didn't notice when her name was called.

Definition: To completely fill someone's mind or attention so that they cannot think about anything else.

Example: The mystery novel preoccupied her thoughts for days.