GRE Word List

PREDECESSOR

one that precedes

The meaning of the word predecessor is one that precedes.

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WordMeaning
coincorner
floefloating ice formed in a large sheet on the surface of a body of water
garishclothed in vivid colors
nebulaany of numerous clouds of gas or dust in interstellar space
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
flamboyantmarked by or given to strikingly elaborate or colorful display or behavior
broachbrooch
homelysuggestive or characteristic of a place of residence or home
pinchto squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument
resourcefulable to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means