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 |
|---|---|
| plaster | a medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (as of cloth or plastic) spread with a usually medicated substance |
| circumspect | careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent |
| isthmus | a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas |
| quietude | a quiet state : repose |
| treasure | wealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded |
| drudge | to do hard, menial, or monotonous work |
| galley | a ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: such as |
| asymmetric | having two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical |
| adjuration | a solemn oath |
| cacophonous | marked by cacophony : harsh-sounding |