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
flayto strip off the skin or surface of : skin
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
propsomething that props or sustains : support
fulcrumprop
branda charred piece of wood
idylla simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment
palliddeficient in color : wan
gamelya physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
usurythe lending of money with an interest charge for its use