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
incapacitateto deprive of capacity or natural power : disable
colossalof, relating to, or resembling a colossus
resumptionan act or instance of resuming : recommencement
incredulitythe quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief
tridenta 3-pronged spear serving in classical mythology as the attribute of a sea god (such as Neptune)
insurgenta person who revolts against civil authority or an established government
immolateto kill or destroy especially by fire
braga pompous or boastful statement
tumultdisorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion
invertto reverse in position, order, or relationship