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
rantto talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
threshto separate seed from (a harvested plant) mechanically
stultifyto have a dulling or inhibiting effect on
carnalrelating to or given to crude bodily pleasures and appetites
enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition
sepulchera place of burial : tomb
humblenot proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive
benedictionthe invocation (see invocation
loquaciousfull of excessive talk : wordy
traverseto go or travel across or over