GRE Word List

PREDECESSOR

one that precedes

The meaning of the word predecessor is one that precedes.

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WordMeaning
antlerone of the paired deciduous solid bony processes that arise from the frontal bone on the head of an animal of the deer family
impotentnot potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless
inanelacking significance, meaning, or point : silly
razeto destroy to the ground : demolish
tonsurethe Roman Catholic or Eastern rite of admission to the clerical state by the clipping or shaving of a portion of the head
irrevocablenot possible to revoke : unalterable
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
braggadocioempty boasting
tannerone that tans hides
largessliberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior