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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| perspicuous | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
| adapt | to make fit (as for a new use) often by modification |
| theocracy | government of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided |
| pilfer | steal |
| aloft | at or to a great height |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| podiatrist | the medical care and treatment of the human foot |
| humility | freedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble |
| phenomena | phenomenon |
| lull | to cause to sleep or rest : soothe |