GRE Word List

PREDECESSOR

one that precedes

The meaning of the word predecessor is one that precedes.

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WordMeaning
inviolablesecure from violation or profanation
moratoriuma legally authorized period of delay in the performance of a legal obligation or the payment of a debt
homeostasisa relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group
retrospectiveof, relating to, or given to retrospection
glowerto look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger
circumventto manage to get around especially by ingenuity or stratagem
dauntlessincapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless
verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable
transcendentexceeding usual limits : surpassing
skiffany of various small boats