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
insurmountableincapable of being surmounted : insuperable
homagea feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with
benignof a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life
sojourna temporary stay
waylayto lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush
excerpta passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied : extract
stipenda fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses
gleanto gather grain or other produce left by reapers
malicioushaving or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice