GRE Word List
PREDECESSOR
one that precedes
The meaning of the word predecessor is one that precedes.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pharisaical | marked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness |
| delta | the 4th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table |
| gainsay | to declare to be untrue or invalid |
| terse | using few words : devoid of superfluity |
| abrasive | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade |
| appellation | an identifying name or title : designation |
| variegated | having discrete markings of different colors |
| predator | an organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation |
| retentive | having the power, property, or capacity of retaining |
| exceptionable | being likely to cause objection : objectionable |