GRE Word List

PREDECESSOR

one that precedes

The meaning of the word predecessor is one that precedes.

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WordMeaning
glacialsuggestive of ice: such as
sageone (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay
tremora trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease
concisemarked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail
camaraderiea spirit of friendly good-fellowship
badinageplayful repartee : banter
debarto bar from having or doing something : preclude
remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining
pillorya device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked