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
procurementthe act or process of procuring
spoilsportone who spoils the sport or pleasure of others
browbeatto intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully
palliateto reduce the violence of (a disease)
imputeto lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly
pungentsharply painful
dispassionatenot influenced by strong feeling
vendorone that vends : seller
slacknot using due diligence, care, or dispatch : negligent
earthyof, relating to, or consisting of earth