GRE Word List

UNPRECEDENTED

having no precedent : novel

The meaning of the word unprecedented is having no precedent : novel.

Random words

WordMeaning
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
jabberto talk rapidly, indistinctly, or unintelligibly
adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
burlesquea literary or dramatic work that seeks to ridicule by means of grotesque exaggeration or comic imitation
preciseexactly or sharply defined or stated
travestya debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation
supplicantone who supplicates
malaproposin an inappropriate or inopportune way
throttleto compress the throat of : choke
rebusa representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound