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 |
|---|---|
| retentive | having the power, property, or capacity of retaining |
| commensurate | corresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate |
| profound | having intellectual depth and insight |
| patent | open to public inspection |
| flag | any of various monocotyledonous plants with long ensiform leaves: such as |
| alchemy | a medieval chemical science and speculative philosophy aiming to achieve the transmutation of the base metals into gold, the discovery of a universal cure for disease, and the discovery of a means of indefinitely prolonging life |
| filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |
| insouciant | lighthearted unconcern : nonchalance |
| wan | suggestive of poor health : sickly |
| loquacious | full of excessive talk : wordy |