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 |
|---|---|
| relinquish | to withdraw or retreat from : leave behind |
| mime | an ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner |
| retiring | reserved |
| wan | suggestive of poor health : sickly |
| speck | a small discoloration or spot especially from stain or decay |
| braid | to make from braids |
| ostentatious | attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation |
| embrace | to clasp in the arms : hug |
| inductive | of, relating to, or employing mathematical or logical induction |
| surrogate | one appointed to act in place of another : deputy |