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
seclusionthe act of secluding : the condition of being secluded
resilientcharacterized or marked by resilience: such as
profligatewildly extravagant
recriminationa retaliatory accusation
drasticacting rapidly or violently
prodigiouscausing amazement or wonder
avocationa subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby
interpolateto alter or corrupt (something, such as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter
autonomoushaving the right or power of self-government
loathunwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking : reluctant