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 |
|---|---|
| equable | marked by lack of variation or change : uniform |
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| docket | a brief written summary of a document : abstract |
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