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
predatoran organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation
solicitousmanifesting or expressing solicitude
resurgeto undergo a resurgence
duressforcible restraint or restriction
detrimentalobviously harmful : damaging
preeminenthaving paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding
promoteto advance in station, rank, or honor : raise
galaxymilky way galaxy
constitutionthe basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it
interpolateto alter or corrupt (something, such as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter