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
disinclinationa preference for avoiding something : slight aversion
offhandwithout premeditation or preparation : extempore
iconoclastica person who attacks settled beliefs or institutions
well-bredhaving or displaying the politeness and good manners associated especially with people of high social class
phalanxa body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files
raptlifted up and carried away
pensivemusingly or dreamily thoughtful
loatheto dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest
cascadea steep usually small fall of water
malodoroushaving a bad odor