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.

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WordMeaning
inebriatedexhilarated or confused by or as if by alcohol : intoxicated
extantcurrently or actually existing
rustleto make or cause a rustle
reckoncount
colloquyconversation
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
blueof the color whose hue is that of the clear sky : of the color blue (see blue
spontaneitythe quality or state of being spontaneous
domineerto exercise arbitrary or overbearing control
espionagethe practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company