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
improviseto compose, recite, play, or sing extemporaneously
tribunea Roman official under the monarchy and the republic with the function of protecting the plebeian citizen from arbitrary action by the patrician magistrates
credentialwarranting credit or confidence
paradigmexample
relegateto send into exile : banish
pulpitan elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service
uncannyseeming to have a supernatural character or origin : eerie
dutifulfilled with or motivated by a sense of duty
polygamistmarriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry
nauseateto become affected with nausea