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

WordMeaning
bellicosefavoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars
reeksmoke
spoilsportone who spoils the sport or pleasure of others
annotateto make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment
primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive
swaythe action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion
lamentto mourn aloud : wail
knottymarked by or full of knots
knella stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster)
paradoxone (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases