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
defeatistan attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat
effulgentradiant splendor : brilliance
dissentto withhold assent or approval
passiveacted upon by an external agency
reprimanda severe or formal reproof
elasticcapable of recovering size and shape after deformation
junkettrip
reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence
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swear-wordword considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody''