Premeditated
mediumNegative tonepree-MED-ih-tay-tid
adjective
Definition
Thought out or planned beforehand
Memory hook
PRE-MEDITATED: MEDITATED on it BEFORE doing it - planned in advance, often implying sinister intent.
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Examples
“The murder was premeditated, not a crime of passion.”
“His actions were premeditated and carefully executed.”
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GRE Tip
Premeditated is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "deliberate" or "planned" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "spontaneous".
Related GRE Words
deliberate
Done consciously and intentionally; carefully considered
abate
To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity
abiding
Lasting for a long time; enduring and unchanging
abstract
Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence
acclaim
Enthusiastic public praise or approval
accolade
An award or privilege granted as a special honor; high praise
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