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
infringeto encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another
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predetermineforeordain
ensueto strive to attain : pursue
incredulitythe quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief
convolutedhaving convolutions
provenanceorigin
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