GRE Word List

PREDECESSOR

one that precedes

The meaning of the word predecessor is one that precedes.

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WordMeaning
dotagea state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness
emendto correct usually by textual alterations
satirea literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn
dossiera file containing detailed records on a particular person or subject
notorietythe quality or state of being notorious
inconsequentialof no significance : unimportant
sounda particular auditory impression : tone
calumnya misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation
opticiana maker of or dealer in optical items and instruments
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory