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
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
tracta system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function
frolicfull of fun : merry
biennialoccurring every two years
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
mutinousdisposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious
isthmusa narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas
pranceto spring from the hind legs or move by so doing
incontinentnot continent: such as