GRE Word List

PREDECESSOR

one that precedes

The meaning of the word predecessor is one that precedes.

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WordMeaning
defileto make unclean or impure: such as
swarma great number of honeybees emigrating together from a hive in company with a queen to start a new colony elsewhere
malefactorone who commits an offense against the law
constitutionthe basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it
acknowledgeto recognize the rights, authority, or status of
unintimidatingnot causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating
kernelthe inner softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut
existentialof, relating to, or affirming existence
festiveof, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival
centrifugalproceeding or acting in a direction away from a center or axis