GRE Word List

PREDECESSOR

one that precedes

The meaning of the word predecessor is one that precedes.

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WordMeaning
impoverishto make poor
aversehaving an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste
concurrentoperating or occurring at the same time
compulsionan act of compelling
psychiatrista medical doctor who diagnoses and treats mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders : a specialist in psychiatry
maladroitlacking adroitness : inept
oligarchygovernment by the few
inebriatedexhilarated or confused by or as if by alcohol : intoxicated
regalof, relating to, or suitable for a king
variegateto diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple