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

WordMeaning
fluctuateto shift back and forth uncertainly
clouta piece of cloth or leather : rag
seminaryan environment in which something originates and from which it is propagated
annulto declare or make legally invalid or void
migrantone that migrates: such as
chastento correct by punishment or suffering : discipline
bravehaving or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage
transposeto change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of
naivetea naive remark or action
seinea large net with sinkers on one edge and floats on the other that hangs vertically in the water and is used to enclose and catch fish when its ends are pulled together or are drawn ashore