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 |
|---|---|
| unscathed | wholly unharmed : not injured |
| shimmer | to shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer |
| compelling | that compels: such as |
| snub | to check or stop with a cutting retort : rebuke |
| lank | not well filled out : slender |
| deviate | to stray especially from a standard, principle, or topic |
| adversary | one that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent |
| entice | to attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt |
| solicit | to make petition to : entreat |
| unrequited | not requited : not reciprocated or returned in kind |