GRE Word List

PREDECESSOR

one that precedes

The meaning of the word predecessor is one that precedes.

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WordMeaning
lollto hang loosely or laxly : droop
thriftygiven to or marked by economy and good management
delusivelikely to delude
affectedartificial; pretended
sibyllineany of several prophetesses usually accepted as 10 in number and credited to widely separate parts of the ancient world (such as Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, and Italy)
luxuriantyielding abundantly : fertile
venisonthe edible flesh of a game animal and especially a deer
skiffany of various small boats
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
disparageto depreciate (see depreciate