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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| quicksilver | mercury |
| irreproachable | not reproachable : blameless |
| droll | having a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality |
| inquisitor | one who inquires or makes inquisition |
| foible | the part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point |
| constituency | a body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position) |
| quixotic | foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals |
| chicanery | deception by artful subterfuge or sophistry : trickery |
| retentive | having the power, property, or capacity of retaining |
| garbled | made unclear or confusing : distorted or mixed up |