GRE Word List
AUGURY
divination from auspices (see auspice
The meaning of the word augury is divination from auspices (see auspice.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| liaison | a binding or thickening agent used in cooking |
| munificent | very liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow |
| sacrilegious | committing or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object |
| sect | a dissenting or schismatic religious body |
| phylum | a direct line of descent within a group |
| blurt | to utter abruptly and impulsively |
| remunerative | serving to remunerate |
| vegetate | to lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind |
| queer | differing in some way from what is usual or normal : odd |
| renege | to go back on a promise or commitment |