GRE Word List
PREDECESSOR
one that precedes
The meaning of the word predecessor is one that precedes.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| glacial | suggestive of ice: such as |
| sage | one (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom |
| peremptory | putting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay |
| tremor | a trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease |
| concise | marked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail |
| camaraderie | a spirit of friendly good-fellowship |
| badinage | playful repartee : banter |
| debar | to bar from having or doing something : preclude |
| remnant | a usually small part, member, or trace remaining |
| pillory | a device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked |