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
beatitudea state of utmost bliss
satirea literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn
stinta period of time spent at a particular activity
labyrintha place constructed of or full of intricate passageways and blind alleys
herbivorousfeeding on plants
piecemealone piece at a time : gradually
capaciouscontaining or capable of containing a great deal
gluttonone given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking
offhandwithout premeditation or preparation : extempore
antidotea remedy to counteract the effects of poison