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
grandiosecharacterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration
nocturnalof, relating to, or occurring in the night
curatora person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits
glossarya collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings
eminentexhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent
cringeto recoil in distaste
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
consortassociate
philatelista specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps
untenablenot able to be defended