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
rusticof, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural
spatefreshet
askewout of line : at an angle
emancipateto free from restraint, control, or the power of another
ruffiana brutal person : bully
retrieveto locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)
willowyabounding with willows
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
appositehighly pertinent or appropriate : apt
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