GRE Word List
PREDECESSOR
one that precedes
The meaning of the word predecessor is one that precedes.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| galleon | a heavy square-rigged sailing ship of the 15th to early 18th centuries used for war or commerce especially by the Spanish |
| retrench | cut down |
| tend | to exhibit an inclination or tendency : conduce |
| nutrient | furnishing nourishment |
| minion | a servile dependent, follower, or underling |
| awry | off the correct or expected course : amiss |
| serenity | the quality or state of being serene |
| reputable | enjoying good repute : held in esteem |
| wheedle | to influence or entice by soft words or flattery |
| selective | of, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select |