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
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique
adventitiouscoming from another source and not inherent or innate
vertexthe top of the head
throespang
representationalone that represents: such as
tithea tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment
indigenousproduced, growing, living, or occurring natively or naturally in a particular region or environment
woea condition of deep suffering from misfortune, affliction, or grief
sepulchera place of burial : tomb
rakean implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground