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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rejoinderthe defendant's answer to the plaintiff's replication
enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition
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plasticitythe quality or state of being plastic
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blunthaving an edge or point that is not sharp