GRE Word List

PREDECESSOR

one that precedes

The meaning of the word predecessor is one that precedes.

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WordMeaning
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
daintysomething delicious to the taste
placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease
encomiasticone that praises : eulogist
indigenousproduced, growing, living, or occurring natively or naturally in a particular region or environment
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God
revoketo annul by recalling or taking back : rescind
deviateto stray especially from a standard, principle, or topic