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
altercationa noisy, heated, angry dispute
browseto eat (tender shoots, twigs, leaves of trees and shrubs, etc.) : to consume as browse (see browse
chasma deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge
trinketa small ornament (such as a jewel or ring)
broochan ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
mediateoccupying a middle position
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly
accedeto express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand
besiegeto surround with armed forces
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement