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
ulteriorgoing beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper
misgivingsa feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event
rabblea disorganized or confused collection of things
categoricalabsolute
recalcitrantobstinately defiant of authority or restraint
gastronomythe art or science of good eating
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
functionaryone who serves in a certain function
analgesican agent producing diminished sensation to pain without loss of consciousness : a drug that is used to relieve pain and produce analgesia
irateroused to ire