GRE Word List
PREDECESSOR
one that precedes
The meaning of the word predecessor is one that precedes.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| forswear | to make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath |
| fortitude | strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage |
| blase | apathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary |
| shirk | to go stealthily : sneak |
| murky | characterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke |
| impudence | the quality or state of being impudent |
| exalt | to raise in rank, power, or character |
| propitious | favorably disposed : benevolent |
| succumb | to yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire |
| galaxy | milky way galaxy |