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 |
|---|---|
| doldrums | a spell of listlessness or despondency |
| liability | the quality or state of being liable |
| illuminate | to supply or brighten with light |
| superimpose | to place or lay over or above something |
| pith | a usually continuous central strand of spongy tissue in the stems of most vascular plants that probably functions chiefly in storage |
| malicious | having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice |
| celibate | of, relating to, or characterized by celibacy: |
| bargain | an agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other |
| somnolent | of a kind likely to induce sleep |
| epic | a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero |