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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| suffragist | one who advocates extension of suffrage especially to women |
| infidel | one who is not a Christian or who opposes Christianity |
| plebeian | a member of the Roman plebs |
| purchase | to obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy |
| veracious | truthful |
| restraint | an act of restraining : the state of being restrained |
| studious | assiduous in the pursuit of learning |
| asylum | an inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary |
| impending | occurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming |
| suffuse | to spread over or through in the manner of fluid or light : flush |