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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digressionthe act or an instance of leaving the main subject in an extended written or verbal expression of thought : the act or an instance of digressing in a discourse or other usually organized literary work
philatelista specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps
shangri-laa remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia
pedantone who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge
forwardnear, being at, or belonging to the forepart
courtthe residence or establishment of a sovereign or similar dignitary
misanthropea person who hates or distrusts humankind
supplecompliant often to the point of obsequiousness
donto put on (an article of clothing)
fawningseeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery