GRE Word List
PREDECESSOR
one that precedes
The meaning of the word predecessor is one that precedes.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bastard | a child born to parents who are not married to each other |
| actuarial | of or relating to actuaries |
| except | with the exclusion or exception of |
| gouge | a chisel with a concavo-convex cross section |
| ludicrous | amusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity |
| confidential | marked by intimacy or willingness to confide |
| complementary | serving to fill out or complete |
| emollient | making soft or supple |
| exigency | that which is required in a particular situation |
| rant | to talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner |