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
writheto twist into coils or folds
thermalof, relating to, or caused by heat
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
bulliongold or silver considered as so much metal
pulverizeto reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles : atomize
scowlto contract the brow in an expression of displeasure
decrepitudethe quality or state of being decrepit
encroachmentto enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another
corrosivetending or having the power to corrode
interto deposit (a dead body) in the earth or in a tomb