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
capriciousgoverned or characterized by caprice : impulsive
avowto declare assuredly
discomfitto put into a state of perplexity and embarrassment : disconcert
vilifyto utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame
ingratean ungrateful person
steeplofty
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
insidioushaving a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle
sunderto break apart or in two : separate by or as if by violence or by intervening time or space
cessiona yielding to another : concession