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
foreshadowto represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy
tributesomething given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved
convexcurved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
impeachto charge with a crime or misdemeanor
obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive
stampedea wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals
litheeasily bent or flexed
slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal