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 |
|---|---|
| abyss | an immeasurably deep gulf or great space |
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| desperate | having lost hope |
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| bulge | to jut out : swell |
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| submissive | submitting to others |
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