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
incorporealnot corporeal : having no material body or form
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay
perspicaciousof acute mental vision or discernment : keen
superimposeto place or lay over or above something
skulkto move in a stealthy or furtive manner
throbto pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity
pulchritudephysical comeliness
unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged
propulsivetending or having power to propel
grotesquea 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