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
impetusa driving force : impulse
icona person or thing widely admired especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere
discounta reduction made from the gross (see gross
condimentssomething used to enhance the flavor of food
derangedmentally unsound : crazy
trampletramp
oatha 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
prognosisthe prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case
flinchto withdraw or shrink from or as if from pain : wince
anarchista person who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power