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Just Vocabulary|JV538 (Precursor and Prosaic) Episode
PRECURSOR = (noun) 1. something which happened or existed before; 2. an indication that
someone or something is approaching; 3. in chemistry, a substance from
which another is formed
Synonyms:
forerunner, predecessor, originator, messenger, trailblazer, ancestor, founder, prototype
Antonyms:
follower
Examples:- The precursor to SyncMyMail's current network infrastructure was slow and bulky. - Microsoft's business model is much more streamlined and efficient, compared to its precursor.- During a precursory inspection of the house, I failed to notice many or its problems. - Biological research has often been a precursor to medical breakthroughs which benefit patients.
PROSAIC = (adjective)
without interest, variety, or imagination--dull
Synonyms:
boring, commonplace, ordinary, monotonous, insipid, mundane, simple, dull, vapid, banal
Antonyms:
exciting, fascinating, interesting, stimulating
Examples:- Iâm surprised you enjoyed that book so much; I found it to be prosaic and unimaginative. - John's job is not as glamorous as it seems; he has many prosaic
responsibilities like filling out expense reports and other mundane
paperwork.
- Lisa's summer job at the TV station dealt with the much more prosaic business of cleaning the floors
- Joanne gave me some prosaic advice on how to remove common stains from clothing
[ Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:28:00 GMT ]
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