something that comes before another
The printing press was a precursor to the digital information age.
Vocabulary like precursor appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.
unstable; affording no ease or reassurance
occur earlier; be earlier in time or go back further
prior example; an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
speed; bring about abruptly
done too quickly
exact; sharply exact or accurate or delimited
prevent something from happening
early; characterized by very early development or maturity (especially in mental aptitude)
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