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
diurnalactive chiefly in the daytime
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
comaa state of profound unconsciousness caused by disease, injury, or poison
outragean act of violence or brutality
cumbersomeunwieldy because of heaviness and bulk
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branda charred piece of wood
scavengeto remove (dirt, refuse, etc.) from an area
scurryto move in or as if in a brisk pace : scamper
despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion