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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shearto cut off the hair from
uproara state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance
jargonthe technical terminology or characteristic idiom of a special activity or group
saccharineof, relating to, or resembling that of sugar
churlishof, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar
gobbleto swallow or eat greedily
opportunesuitable or convenient for a particular occurrence
pastichea literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work
indefatigableincapable of being fatigued : untiring
importunatetroublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand