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
doldrumsa spell of listlessness or despondency
liabilitythe quality or state of being liable
illuminateto supply or brighten with light
superimposeto place or lay over or above something
pitha usually continuous central strand of spongy tissue in the stems of most vascular plants that probably functions chiefly in storage
malicioushaving or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice
celibateof, relating to, or characterized by celibacy:
bargainan agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other
somnolentof a kind likely to induce sleep
epica long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero