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 precursortomedical 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 moreprosaicbusiness of cleaning the floors

- Joanne gave me someprosaicadvice on how to remove common stains from clothing