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
ravagean act or practice of ravaging
putativecommonly accepted or supposed
overturnto cause to turn over : upset
engagingtending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive
dismemberto cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of
shoddya reclaimed wool from materials that are not felted that is of better quality and longer staple than mungo
ambiencea feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere
eddya current of water or air running contrary to the main current
extrudeto force, press, or push out
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter