GRE Word List

PREDECESSOR

one that precedes

The meaning of the word predecessor is one that precedes.

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WordMeaning
jeopardizeto expose to danger or risk : imperil
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
recessthe action of receding : recession
phobiaan exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation
discerningshowing insight and understanding : discriminating
strewto spread by scattering
impietythe quality or state of being impious : irreverence
scaffolda temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground
scurvya disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes
dormantrepresented on a coat of arms in a lying position with the head on the forepaws