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
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suavitysmoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated
culpritone accused of or charged with a crime
distraitapprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted
ecologista branch of science concerned with the interrelationship of organisms and their environments
ponderousof very great weight
executiveof or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs
conventionagreement
mitigateto cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify
outgoinggoing away : departing