GRE Word List

PREDECESSOR

one that precedes

The meaning of the word predecessor is one that precedes.

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WordMeaning
hema border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down
accelerateto move faster : to gain speed
haranguea speech addressed to a public assembly
instigateto goad or urge forward : provoke
pestlea usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration
effeminatehaving feminine qualities untypical of a man : not manly in appearance or manner
lushgrowing vigorously especially with luxuriant foliage
conscripta conscripted person (such as a military recruit)
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)
munificentvery liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow