GRE Word List

PREDECESSOR

one that precedes

The meaning of the word predecessor is one that precedes.

Random words

WordMeaning
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly
galaxymilky way galaxy
quizzicalcomically quaint
altercationa noisy, heated, angry dispute
distinctivemarking as separate or different : serving to distinguish
ventriloquistone who uses or is skilled in ventriloquism
meteoricof or relating to a meteor
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)
ferventvery hot : glowing
derelictionan intentional abandonment