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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| disengage | to release from something that engages or involves |
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| hew | to cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument |
| disquisition | a formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse |
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| fluctuate | to shift back and forth uncertainly |
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