GRE Word List
UNPRECEDENTED
having no precedent : novel
The meaning of the word unprecedented is having no precedent : novel.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cunning | dexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end |
| contortions | to twist in a violent manner |
| polarity | the quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles |
| residue | something that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant |
| hybrid | an offspring of two animals or plants of different subspecies, breeds, varieties, species, or genera |
| insubordination | disobedient to authority |
| aegis | a shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena |
| extirpate | to destroy completely : wipe out |
| selective | of, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |