GRE Word List

PREDECESSOR

one that precedes

The meaning of the word predecessor is one that precedes.

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WordMeaning
windfallsomething (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind
graciousmarked by kindness and courtesy
puzzleto offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally
embezzlementto appropriate (something, such as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
accommodateto provide with something desired, needed, or suited
colloquyconversation
emolumentthe returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites
nullifyto make null (see null
expediteto accelerate the process or progress of : speed up
provenanceorigin