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
bountifulliberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors
obfuscateto throw into shadow : darken
sentientresponsive to or conscious of sense impressions
foresightan act or the power of foreseeing : prescience
invoketo petition for help or support
incongruitythe quality or state of being incongruous
maleficentworking or productive of harm or evil : baleful
accedeto express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand
appurtenancesaccessory objects
longevitya long duration of individual life