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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| humus | a brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic |
| suavity | smoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated |
| culprit | one accused of or charged with a crime |
| distrait | apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted |
| ecologist | a branch of science concerned with the interrelationship of organisms and their environments |
| ponderous | of very great weight |
| executive | of or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs |
| convention | agreement |
| mitigate | to cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify |
| outgoing | going away : departing |