GRE Word List

PREDECESSOR

one that precedes

The meaning of the word predecessor is one that precedes.

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WordMeaning
tangiblecapable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable
imperturbablemarked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness : serene
anthropologistthe science of human beings
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy
nebulousof, relating to, or resembling a nebula : nebular
habitatthe place or environment where a plant or animal naturally or normally lives and grows
discerningshowing insight and understanding : discriminating
emetican agent that induces vomiting
captionthe part of a legal document that shows where, when, and by what authority it was taken, found, or executed
ramifyto split up into branches or constituent parts