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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dominantcommanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others
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stumbleto fall into sin or waywardness
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flaira skill or instinctive ability to appreciate or make good use of something : talent
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