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 |
|---|---|
| impetus | a driving force : impulse |
| icon | a person or thing widely admired especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere |
| discount | a reduction made from the gross (see gross |
| condiments | something used to enhance the flavor of food |
| deranged | mentally unsound : crazy |
| trample | tramp |
| oath | a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says |
| prognosis | the prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case |
| flinch | to withdraw or shrink from or as if from pain : wince |
| anarchist | a person who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power |