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
relevanthaving significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
inherentinvolved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic
garbledmade unclear or confusing : distorted or mixed up
juridicalof or relating to the administration of justice or the office of a judge
repletefully or abundantly provided or filled
waxa substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids : beeswax
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
limberhaving a supple and resilient quality (as of mind or body) : agile
satiatefilled to satiety