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 |
|---|---|
| scrap | fragments of discarded or leftover food |
| facile | easily accomplished or attained |
| pugilist | fighter |
| civil | of or relating to citizens |
| qualified | fitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent |
| deadlock | a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill |
| afterlife | an existence after death |
| hostage | a person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement |
| scuffle | to struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion |
| gastronomy | the art or science of good eating |