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 |
|---|---|
| effective | producing a decided, decisive, or desired effect |
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| aloft | at or to a great height |
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| commune | talk over |
| legato | in a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones) |
| impinge | encroach |
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| stipulate | to make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract |