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
cohereto hold together firmly as parts of the same mass
ramifyto split up into branches or constituent parts
libela written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought
optimista person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism
rileto make agitated and angry : upset
sedatekeeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled
synchronoushappening, existing, or arising at precisely the same time
sovereigntysupreme power especially over a body politic
dumbfoundto confound (see confound
refuteto prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous