GRE Word List
PREDECESSOR
one that precedes
The meaning of the word predecessor is one that precedes.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| contrived | having an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial |
| loath | unwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking : reluctant |
| brocade | a rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver |
| vain | having or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited |
| herpetologist | a branch of zoology dealing with reptiles and amphibians |
| fervent | very hot : glowing |
| meddlesome | given to meddling |
| horoscope | a diagram of the relative positions of planets and signs of the zodiac at a specific time (as at one's birth) for use by astrologers in inferring individual character and personality traits and in foretelling events of a person's life |
| palate | the roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate |
| provender | dry food for domestic animals : feed |