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
impromptumade, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised
inimicalbeing adverse often by reason of hostility or malevolence
championa winner of first prize or first place in competition
erroneouscontaining or characterized by error : mistaken
incredulousunwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely
bombastpretentious inflated speech or writing
verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
acquittala setting free from the charge of an offense by verdict, sentence, or other legal process