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 |
|---|---|
| dissolution | the act or process of dissolving: such as |
| subside | to sink or fall to the bottom : settle |
| equivocal | subject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse |
| reprehensible | worthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable |
| anneal | to heat and then cool (a material, such as steel or glass) usually for softening and making less brittle |
| unintimidating | not causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating |
| callow | lacking adult sophistication : immature |
| buxom | vigorously or healthily plump |
| sham | a trick that deludes : hoax |
| paleontology | a science dealing with the life of past geologic periods as known from fossil remains |