GRE Word List

PREDECESSOR

one that precedes

The meaning of the word predecessor is one that precedes.

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WordMeaning
cascadea steep usually small fall of water
inverseopposite in order, nature, or effect
demagoguea leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
craftskill in planning, making, or executing : dexterity
propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent
morguea place where the bodies of dead persons are kept temporarily pending identification or release for burial or autopsy
convictionthe act or process of finding a person guilty of a crime especially in a court of law
scuffleto struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion
suppositionsomething that is supposed : hypothesis
pana usually broad, shallow, and open container for domestic use (as for cooking)