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

WordMeaning
furtivedone in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious
eminentexhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent
sanguinemarked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic
omniscienthaving infinite awareness, understanding, and insight
poisebalance
gawka clumsy stupid person : lout
gushto issue copiously or violently
disaffecteddiscontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious
torrenta violent or forceful flow of fluid
acclaimapplaud