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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WordMeaning
plastera medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (as of cloth or plastic) spread with a usually medicated substance
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
isthmusa narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas
quietudea quiet state : repose
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
drudgeto do hard, menial, or monotonous work
galleya ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: such as
asymmetrichaving two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical
adjurationa solemn oath
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding