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 |
|---|---|
| enumerate | to ascertain the number of : count |
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| sententious | given to or abounding in aphoristic expression |
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