Question

complete the sentence with the word that best fits the overall meaning and tone. no announcements should be made before the exit polls come in because any predictions made now would be ______. early premature precocious

Explanation:

"Early" just means before the usual time but doesn't convey the sense of being too hasty. "Precocious" means having developed certain abilities earlier than usual (often used for children's skills). "Premature" means happening before the proper or usual time, which fits the context of making announcements before exit - polls (which are the proper time to base announcements on).

Answer:

premature