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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sanction | a formal decree |
| spoonerism | a transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil) |
| sentimental | marked or governed by feeling, sensibility, or emotional idealism |
| decomposition | to separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds |
| effectuate | to cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect |
| wag | to be in motion : stir |
| effrontery | shameless boldness : insolence |
| impervious | not allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable |
| waif | a stray person or animal |
| curb | an edging (as of concrete) built along a street to form part of a gutter |