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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glossarya collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings
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denigrateto attack the reputation of : defame
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bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
clangora resounding clang or medley of clangs
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