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
sumptuousextremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent
plutocracygovernment by the wealthy
annihilateto cause to cease to exist : to do away with entirely so that nothing remains
pompositypompous demeanor, speech, or behavior
minutethe 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds
askancewith disapproval or distrust : scornfully
fronda large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions
cedeto yield or grant typically by treaty
negligibleso small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling
lustrousreflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle