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
fruitionpleasurable use or possession : enjoyment
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
testyeasily annoyed : irritable
finalethe close or termination of something: such as
potentialexisting in possibility : capable of development into actuality
immobilitynot moving : motionless
vilifyto utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame
volitionthe power of choosing or determining : will
festiveof, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter