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
avuncularsuggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality
pragmatista practical approach to problems and affairs
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
provisoan article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition
cavilto raise trivial and frivolous objection
resolutionthe act or process of resolving: such as
auxiliaryoffering or providing help
wrestto pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements
stoutstrong of character: such as
pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking