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
peerlessmatchless
impietythe quality or state of being impious : irreverence
vicissitudethe quality or state of being changeable : mutability
facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
palettea thin oval or rectangular board or tablet that a painter holds and mixes pigments on
sylvanone that frequents groves or woods
captiousmarked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections
computeto determine especially by mathematical means
withstandto stand up against : oppose with firm determination
polygamistmarriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry