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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| irreconcilable | impossible to reconcile |
| subordinate | placed in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior |
| visionary | having or marked by foresight and imagination |
| brand | a charred piece of wood |
| parasite | an organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host |
| vignette | a picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper |
| seep | to flow or pass slowly through fine pores or small openings : ooze |
| indignation | anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean |
| accessory | an object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else |
| repository | a place, room, or container where something is deposited or stored : depository |