GRE Word List

PREDECESSOR

one that precedes

The meaning of the word predecessor is one that precedes.

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WordMeaning
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
authoritativehaving, marked by, or proceeding from authority
vagaryan erratic, unpredictable, or extravagant manifestation, action, or notion
ambiencea feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere
skeptican adherent or advocate of skepticism
kneelto position the body so that one or both knees rest on the floor
satiricalof, relating to, or constituting satire
irrepressibleimpossible to repress, restrain, or control
migrantone that migrates: such as
prevailto gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph