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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| spurious | born to parents not married to each other |
| indignity | an act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult |
| incarcerate | to put in prison |
| abysmal | immeasurably low or wretched : extremely poor or bad |
| entomology | a branch of zoology that deals with insects |
| eclipse | the total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another |
| grimace | a facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain |
| boor | peasant |
| ludicrous | amusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity |