Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

PRECURSORY

  1. derivative

  2. ephemeral

  3. original

  4. essential

  5. solid

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Explanation

Pre = before + cur = run or move: of the nature of a precursor; preliminary; introductory Derivative: A word formed from another by derivation, such as electricity from electric; not original or primary. Other words: Current, cursory, cursor, incursion, excursion. 

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