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 |
|---|---|
| furtive | done in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious |
| eminent | exhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent |
| sanguine | marked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic |
| omniscient | having infinite awareness, understanding, and insight |
| poise | balance |
| gawk | a clumsy stupid person : lout |
| gush | to issue copiously or violently |
| disaffected | discontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious |
| torrent | a violent or forceful flow of fluid |
| acclaim | applaud |