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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WordMeaning
germanebeing at once relevant and appropriate : fitting
primpto dress, adorn, or arrange in a careful or finicky manner
urgentcalling for immediate attention : pressing
presentimenta feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition
baitto persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks
regaleto entertain sumptuously : feast with delicacies
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
theocracygovernment of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided
seetheto suffer violent internal excitement
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert