GRE Word List

PREDECESSOR

one that precedes

The meaning of the word predecessor is one that precedes.

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WordMeaning
adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
permissivegranted on sufferance : tolerated
jabberto talk rapidly, indistinctly, or unintelligibly
disgorgeto discharge by the throat and mouth : vomit
fruitionpleasurable use or possession : enjoyment
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
figurinea small carved or molded figure : statuette
indigencea level of poverty in which real hardship and deprivation are suffered and comforts of life are wholly lacking
legislaturea body of persons having the power to legislate
fraileasily led into evil