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
libidinoushaving or marked by lustful desires : lascivious
reconnaissancea preliminary survey to gain information
expiateto make amends for
rankleto cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness
fractioustending to be troublesome : unruly
homilya usually short sermon
impudencethe quality or state of being impudent
grotesquea style of decorative art characterized by fanciful or fantastic human and animal forms often interwoven with foliage or similar figures that may distort the natural into absurdity, ugliness, or caricature
cruxa puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question
dauntlessincapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless