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 |
|---|---|
| violate | break |
| listless | characterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit |
| indenture | a document or a section of a document that is indented |
| favoritism | the showing of special favor : partiality |
| euphony | pleasing or sweet sound |
| abrasive | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade |
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| disquietude | anxiety |
| sate | satisfy to the full; satisfy to excess; cloy |
| dissipate | to break up and drive off |