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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gamutthe whole series of recognized musical notes
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integralessential to completeness : constituent
colloquialused in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation
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