GRE Word List

PREDECESSOR

one that precedes

The meaning of the word predecessor is one that precedes.

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WordMeaning
quicksilvermercury
healthfulbeneficial to health of body or mind
slighthaving a slim or delicate build : not stout or massive in body
heedlessnot taking heed : inconsiderate
resonantcontinuing to sound : echoing
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
rotethe use of memory usually with little intelligence
choiran organized company of singers (as in a church service)
proxythe agency, function, or office of a deputy who acts as a substitute for another
shudderto tremble convulsively : shiver