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 |
|---|---|
| impending | occurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming |
| fuddle | booze |
| agog | full of intense interest or excitement : eager |
| obscure | dark |
| lassitude | a condition of weariness or debility : fatigue |
| potentate | ruler |
| miserly | of, relating to, or characteristic of a miser |
| canine | a conical pointed tooth |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| chasten | to correct by punishment or suffering : discipline |