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Learn “Precocious”

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Precocious

adjective/pri-KOH-shuss/

Meaning

Showing adult-level ability or maturity at an unusually young age.

In context

Her precocious talent for chess amazed the older players.

Remember it

'pre-' (early) + 'coc' (cook) — precocious talent is 'cooked' ahead of time.

Use it well

Usually praises early talent, but can hint at being cheeky beyond one's years.