GRE Word List
AUGURY
divination from auspices (see auspice
The meaning of the word augury is divination from auspices (see auspice.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cadet | a younger brother or son |
| diminution | the act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease |
| sham | a trick that deludes : hoax |
| compile | to compose out of materials from other documents |
| overture | an initiative toward agreement or action : proposal |
| protrude | to jut out from the surrounding surface or context |
| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |
| inadvertently | unintentional |
| saturnine | born under or influenced astrologically by the planet Saturn |
| retard | to delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment |