GRE Word List
PREDECESSOR
one that precedes
The meaning of the word predecessor is one that precedes.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| nadir | the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer |
| encomiastic | one that praises : eulogist |
| insightful | exhibiting or characterized by insight |
| levee | a reception held by a person of distinction on rising from bed |
| insouciant | lighthearted unconcern : nonchalance |
| brocade | a rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver |
| overt | open to view : manifest |
| enervate | lacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated |
| scuffle | to struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion |
| vernacular | using a language or dialect native to a region or country rather than a literary, cultured, or foreign language |