prescient
/ˈpɹiːʃɪənt/
Group 7Difficulty 2/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Having or showing knowledge of events before they take place GRE
Example in Context
The analyst's prescient warning about the vulnerability of supply chains proved remarkably accurate when the crisis finally materialized.
Synonyms
foreseeingpropheticinsightful
Etymology
Knowing things BEFORE they happen.
- prae- (Latin) — before
- sciens (Latin) — knowing
Memory Aid
🔮Sounds like “press she meant”
A fortune teller PRESSING her crystal ball, insisting, 'I PRESCIENT that!'
Visual Association
🔮A crystal ball glowing brightly, revealing future events like a movie screen.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “prescient” mean on the GRE?
prescient (adjective) means “Having or showing knowledge of events before they take place”. The analyst's prescient warning about the vulnerability of supply chains proved remarkably accurate when the crisis finally materialized.
How to remember “prescient” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “prescient” sounds like “press she meant”. A fortune teller PRESSING her crystal ball, insisting, 'I PRESCIENT that!'
What are synonyms for “prescient”?
Common synonyms: foreseeing, prophetic, insightful.