GRE Word List

PRECEDENT

prior in time, order, arrangement, or significance

The meaning of the word precedent is prior in time, order, arrangement, or significance.

Random words

WordMeaning
abscissionthe act or process of cutting off : removal
marredto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly
revoketo annul by recalling or taking back : rescind
havocwide and general destruction : devastation
comityfriendly social atmosphere : social harmony
amoralhaving or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong
licentiouslacking legal or moral restraints
endueprovide