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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| entity | being |
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| overthrow | overturn |
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| brand | a charred piece of wood |
| passive | acted upon by an external agency |
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| wangle | to resort to trickery or devious methods |
| founder | one that founds or establishes |