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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| unruly | not readily ruled, disciplined, or managed |
| cogent | appealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing |
| enjoin | to direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition |
| occlude | to close up or block off : obstruct |
| unkempt | not combed |
| render | to melt down |
| purge | to clear of guilt |
| impregnable | incapable of being taken by assault : unconquerable |
| credulity | readiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence |
| actuary | clerk |