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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| libidinous | having or marked by lustful desires : lascivious |
| reconnaissance | a preliminary survey to gain information |
| expiate | to make amends for |
| rankle | to cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness |
| fractious | tending to be troublesome : unruly |
| homily | a usually short sermon |
| impudence | the quality or state of being impudent |
| grotesque | a style of decorative art characterized by fanciful or fantastic human and animal forms often interwoven with foliage or similar figures that may distort the natural into absurdity, ugliness, or caricature |
| crux | a puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question |
| dauntless | incapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless |