precocious pri-KOH-shuhs adjective WS #32

having developed certain abilities or proclivities at an earlier age than usual; showing advanced development or maturity at an unusually early age

1. The precocious young pianist performed complex compositions that amazed professional musicians.
2. The precocious child was reading college-level books by the age of eight years old.
3. His precocious understanding of political issues made him a popular speaker at youth conferences.
4. The precocious student asked insightful questions that challenged even her experienced professors.
5. Her precocious talent for mathematics led her to skip several grades in school.