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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| feign | to give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression |
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| tangential | touching lightly : incidental |
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| matriculate | to enroll as a member of a body and especially of a college or university |
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