GRE Word List

FORERUNNER

one that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as

The meaning of the word forerunner is one that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as.

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WordMeaning
wontaccustomed
vervethe spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity
symbiosisthe living together in more or less intimate association or close union of two dissimilar organisms (as in parasitism or commensalism)
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest
nascentcoming or having recently come into existence
staidmarked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober
treadto step or walk on or over
placidserenely free of interruption or disturbance
testyeasily annoyed : irritable
anvila heavy usually steel-faced iron block on which metal is shaped (as by hand hammering)