GRE Word List

UNPRECEDENTED

having no precedent : novel

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

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WordMeaning
cunningdexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end
contortionsto twist in a violent manner
polaritythe 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
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
hybridan offspring of two animals or plants of different subspecies, breeds, varieties, species, or genera
insubordinationdisobedient to authority
aegisa shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena
extirpateto destroy completely : wipe out
selectiveof, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel