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 |
|---|---|
| capricious | governed or characterized by caprice : impulsive |
| avow | to declare assuredly |
| discomfit | to put into a state of perplexity and embarrassment : disconcert |
| vilify | to utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame |
| ingrate | an ungrateful person |
| steep | lofty |
| venal | capable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable |
| insidious | having a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle |
| sunder | to break apart or in two : separate by or as if by violence or by intervening time or space |
| cession | a yielding to another : concession |