GRE Word List
PREDECESSOR
one that precedes
The meaning of the word predecessor is one that precedes.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| enervate | lacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated |
| protean | of or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms |
| functional | of, connected with, or being a function |
| chaffing | the seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain |
| brocade | a rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver |
| quarry | game |
| perturb | to cause to be worried or upset : disquiet |
| clasp | a device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together |
| amend | to put right |
| exculpate | to clear from alleged fault or guilt |