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
egregiousconspicuous
dismantleto disconnect the pieces of
chaoticmarked by chaos or being in a state of chaos : completely confused or disordered
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ubiquitousexisting or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread
bumpa relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface: such as
impalpableincapable of being felt by touch : intangible
disengageto release from something that engages or involves
imperceptiblenot perceptible by a sense or by the mind : extremely slight, gradual, or subtle
incumbentthe holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice