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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WordMeaning
munificentvery liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow
accoutreto provide with equipment or furnishings : outfit
welterwrithe
passiveacted upon by an external agency
shearto cut off the hair from
amorousstrongly moved by love and especially sexual love
grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance
lacerationthe act of lacerating
enfranchiseto set free (as from slavery)
reprisea musical repetition: