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
vassala person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant
exactingtryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands
lumenthe cavity of a tubular organ or part
aromaticof, relating to, or having aroma:
augmentto make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense
sybaritevoluptuary
scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
tridenta 3-pronged spear serving in classical mythology as the attribute of a sea god (such as Neptune)
impudencethe quality or state of being impudent