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
taintto contaminate morally : corrupt
snipa small piece that is snipped off
pellucidadmitting maximum passage of light without diffusion or distortion
repelto drive back : repulse
nattytrimly neat and tidy : smart
impeachto charge with a crime or misdemeanor
demagoguea leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
laboriousinvolving, requiring, or characterized by hard and sustained effort : arduous
compulsionan act of compelling
converseto exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk