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
inculcateto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
nugatoryof little or no consequence : trifling
witlessdestitute of wit or understanding : foolish
kineticof or relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces and energy associated therewith
tendermarked by, responding to, or expressing the softer emotions : fond
sublimatesublime
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
maverickan unbranded range animal
innateexisting in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native
swathea band used in swathing