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 |
|---|---|
| petulant | insolent or rude in speech or behavior |
| vaunted | highly or widely praised or boasted about |
| sporadic | occurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances |
| spangle | a small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing |
| strew | to spread by scattering |
| court | the residence or establishment of a sovereign or similar dignitary |
| run-down | an item-by-item report or review : summary |
| euthanasia | the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy |
| ovoid | resembling an egg in shape : ovate |
| invective | insulting or abusive language : vituperation |