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
rummageto make a thorough search or investigation
abscissionthe act or process of cutting off : removal
rebuketo criticize sharply : reprimand
aggregateformed by the collection of units or particles into a body, mass, or amount : collective
hullthe outer covering of a fruit or seed
imputeto lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly
citeto call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court)
explicateto give a detailed explanation of
primaloriginal
roosteran adult male domestic chicken