GRE Word List
PREDECESSOR
one that precedes
The meaning of the word predecessor is one that precedes.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| eminent | exhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent |
| impassive | giving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless |
| intermittent | coming and going at intervals : not continuous |
| coda | a concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure |
| petty | having secondary rank or importance : minor |
| repugnance | the quality or fact of being contradictory or inconsistent |
| devotee | an ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport) |
| novelty | something new or unusual |
| disquisition | a formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse |
| amok | an episode of sudden mass assault against people or objects usually by a single individual following a period of brooding that has traditionally been regarded as occurring especially in Malaysian culture but is now increasingly viewed as psychopathological behavior occurring worldwide in numerous countries and cultures |