GRE Word List

PREDECESSOR

one that precedes

The meaning of the word predecessor is one that precedes.

Random words

WordMeaning
stifleto withhold from circulation or expression
anomalousinconsistent with or deviating from what is usual, normal, or expected : irregular
grouseany of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds
engrossto copy or write in a large hand
thronga multitude of assembled persons
respitea period of temporary delay
carnagethe flesh of slain animals or humans
paraphernaliathe separate real or personal property of a married woman that she can dispose of by will and sometimes according to common law during her life
congenitalexisting at or dating from birth
ineptgenerally incompetent : bungling