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
loutto bow in respect
fetishan object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner
stentorianextremely loud
stereotypeto make a stereotype from
luxuriantyielding abundantly : fertile
exceptwith the exclusion or exception of
exaltto raise in rank, power, or character
slighthaving a slim or delicate build : not stout or massive in body
bilkto block the free development of : frustrate
meandera winding path or course