Preamble - 1. An introductory statement; preface; introduction 2. The introductory part of a statute, deed or the like, stating the reasons and intent of what follows 3. A preliminary or introductory fact or circumstance: His childhood in the slums was a preamble to a life of crime.
Precarious - 1. Dependent on circumstances beyond one's control; uncertain; unstable; insecure: An artist has a precarious livelihood. 2. Dependent on the will or pleasure of another; liable to be withdraw or lost 3. Exposed to or involving danger; dangerous; perilous; risky: The crocodile hunter is constantly placing himself in precarious situations.
Precocious - 1. Unusually advanced or mature in development, esp. mental development: The precocious child was ahead of all her classmates. 2. Prematurely developed, as the mind, faculties, etc. 3. Of or pertaining to premature development.
Propensity - 1. A natural inclination or tendency: He has a propensity to drink too much; She has a propensity for using big words.
Purport - 1. To present, esp. deliberately, the appearance of being; profess or claim, often falsely: Does the new mayor purport to have the solutions to all the problems in our city? 2. To convey to the mind as the meaning or thing intended; express or imply.
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