GRE Word List

PRECURSOR

one that precedes and indicates the approach of another

The meaning of the word precursor is one that precedes and indicates the approach of another.

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WordMeaning
confluencea coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point
festiveof, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
concessionthe act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat)
propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent
bereavedsuffering the death of a loved one
muteunable to speak : lacking the power of speech
rubblebroken fragments (as of rock) resulting from the decay or destruction of a building
primpto dress, adorn, or arrange in a careful or finicky manner
amalgama mixture of different elements