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
liaisona binding or thickening agent used in cooking
munificentvery liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow
sacrilegiouscommitting or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object
secta dissenting or schismatic religious body
phyluma direct line of descent within a group
blurtto utter abruptly and impulsively
remunerativeserving to remunerate
vegetateto lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind
queerdiffering in some way from what is usual or normal : odd
renegeto go back on a promise or commitment