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
asepticpreventing infection
vehementmarked by forceful energy : powerful
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
gauchelacking social experience or grace
facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
conventionalformed by agreement or compact
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
decorousmarked by propriety and good taste : correct
benignof a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life
waftto move or go lightly on or as if on a buoyant medium