The Root prae-: before
Latin root
The root prae- means before, and it comes from Latin. It shows up across the GRE, hidden inside words that look unrelated at first glance. Once you recognize it, you can decode the meaning of an unfamiliar word on sight instead of guessing. Below are 4 GRE words built from this one root. Learn the root, and you unlock the whole family.
Words from the root prae-
an introductory statement; a preliminary preface
“After a lengthy preamble, the speaker finally reached his main point.”
showing mature qualities at an unusually early age
“The precocious eight-year-old was already solving college-level math problems.”
a strong preference or liking for something
“He has a marked predilection for spicy food and orders the hottest dish on any menu.”
overstepping proper bounds; arrogantly bold
“It was presumptuous of the intern to redraft the CEO's strategy unasked.”
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