premeditate
Group 16Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (verb)
- To think out or plan an action beforehand GRE
Example in Context
Prosecutors argued that the crime was premeditated, presenting evidence of detailed planning that spanned several weeks.
Synonyms
plan aheadpre-plancalculate
Etymology
To think about something beforehand, indicating planning.
- pre- (Latin) — before
- meditari (Latin) — to think
Memory Aid
🧠Sounds like “pre-meditate”
Before my test, I had to PRE-MEDITATE my answers like I was playing chess against a brainiac!
Visual Association
📅A student studying meticulously with a calendar filled with notes and deadlines, indicating careful planning.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “premeditate” mean on the GRE?
premeditate (verb) means “To think out or plan an action beforehand”. Prosecutors argued that the crime was premeditated, presenting evidence of detailed planning that spanned several weeks.
How to remember “premeditate” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “premeditate” sounds like “pre-meditate”. Before my test, I had to PRE-MEDITATE my answers like I was playing chess against a brainiac!
What are synonyms for “premeditate”?
Common synonyms: plan ahead, pre-plan, calculate.