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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rebus | a representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound |
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| prude | a person who is excessively or priggishly attentive to propriety or decorum |
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