GRE Word List
PREDECESSOR
one that precedes
The meaning of the word predecessor is one that precedes.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| abut | to border on : to touch along an edge |
| ignoble | characterized by baseness, lowness, or meanness |
| insipid | lacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull |
| primp | to dress, adorn, or arrange in a careful or finicky manner |
| crass | gross |
| obstreperous | marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous |
| decoy | a pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture |
| eccentric | deviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways |
| contentious | likely to cause disagreement or argument |
| catapult | an ancient military device for hurling missiles |