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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| unscathed | wholly unharmed : not injured |
| awry | off the correct or expected course : amiss |
| regent | a person who governs a kingdom in the minority, absence, or disability of the sovereign |
| plume | a feather of a bird: such as |
| precept | a command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action |
| obstinate | stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion |
| adamant | unshakable or insistent especially in maintaining a position or opinion : unyielding |
| transport | to transfer or convey from one place to another |
| entomology | a branch of zoology that deals with insects |
| collateral | property (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender |