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
denounceto pronounce especially publicly to be blameworthy or evil
multilingualof, having, or expressed in several languages
obsoleteno longer in use or no longer useful
discretionindividual choice or judgment
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
subpoenaa writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure
restivestubbornly resisting control : balky
gerontologythe comprehensive multidisciplinary study of aging and older adults compare geriatrics
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
nascentcoming or having recently come into existence