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 |
|---|---|
| nutrition | the act or process of nourishing or being nourished |
| catastrophe | a momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin |
| commandeer | to compel to perform military service |
| awry | off the correct or expected course : amiss |
| purchase | to obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy |
| flux | a flowing of fluid from the body: such as |
| stipulate | to make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract |
| pathetic | having a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity |
| ductile | capable of being drawn out (see draw |
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