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
comprehendto grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of
virtueconformity to a standard of right : morality
accoladea mark of acknowledgment : award
emissaryone designated as the agent of another : representative
hewto cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument
fermentto undergo fermentation
waverto vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
platonicof, relating to, or characteristic of Plato or Platonism