GRE Word List

PREDECESSOR

one that precedes

The meaning of the word predecessor is one that precedes.

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WordMeaning
bastarda child born to parents who are not married to each other
actuarialof or relating to actuaries
exceptwith the exclusion or exception of
gougea chisel with a concavo-convex cross section
ludicrousamusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity
confidentialmarked by intimacy or willingness to confide
complementaryserving to fill out or complete
emollientmaking soft or supple
exigencythat which is required in a particular situation
rantto talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner