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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| parallelism | the quality or state of being parallel |
| flush | to fly away suddenly |
| resumption | an act or instance of resuming : recommencement |
| foray | a sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid |
| fidelity | the quality or state of being faithful |
| grandeur | the quality or state of being grand : magnificence |
| practicable | capable of being put into practice or of being done or accomplished : feasible |
| conformist | one who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior |
| acuity | keenness of perception |
| canker | an erosive or spreading sore |