GRE Word List

PREDECESSOR

one that precedes

The meaning of the word predecessor is one that precedes.

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WordMeaning
intimatemarked by a warm friendship developing through long association
moribundbeing in the state of dying : approaching death
rebusa representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound
maraudto roam about and raid in search of plunder
conduita natural or artificial channel through which something (such as a fluid) is conveyed
insightfulexhibiting or characterized by insight
repastsomething taken as food : meal
militateto have weight or effect
broilto cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill
throttleto compress the throat of : choke