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
meagerhaving little flesh : thin
vagaryan erratic, unpredictable, or extravagant manifestation, action, or notion
abstainto choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice
histrionicdeliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical
omnivorousfeeding on both animal and vegetable substances
sproutto grow, spring up, or come forth as or as if a sprout
puerilejuvenile
catechismoral instruction
citeto call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court)
apiarya place where bees are kept