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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| frock | an outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit |
| sully | to make soiled or tarnished : defile |
| recourse | a turning to someone or something for help or protection |
| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |
| pine | any of a genus (Pinus of the family Pinaceae, the pine family) of coniferous evergreen trees that have slender elongated needles and include some valuable timber trees and ornamentals |
| nib | bill |
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
| ominous | being or exhibiting an omen : portentous |
| foment | to promote the growth or development of : rouse |
| resolve | to deal with successfully : clear up |