GRE Word List

AUGURY

divination from auspices (see auspice

The meaning of the word augury is divination from auspices (see auspice.

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WordMeaning
bountifulliberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors
grimfierce in disposition or action : savage
travestya debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation
impuissanceweakness
awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
divaprima donna
unfledgednot feathered : not ready for flight
perspicuityplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely