GRE Word List

PREDECESSOR

one that precedes

The meaning of the word predecessor is one that precedes.

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WordMeaning
historichistorical
actuarialof or relating to actuaries
propagateto cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction
crossa structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution
errantbehaving wrongly
squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate
awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss
malingererto pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work)
rhapsodizeto speak or write in a rhapsodic manner
vulgarlacking in cultivation, perception, or taste : coarse