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
aciduloussomewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner
subservientuseful in an inferior capacity : subordinate
authoritarianof, relating to, or favoring blind submission to authority
anomalysomething different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified : something anomalous
rama male sheep
zealeagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
petulantinsolent or rude in speech or behavior
tiradea protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language
inertlacking the power to move