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
laxloose
entitybeing
tautologicalinvolving or containing rhetorical tautology : redundant
compromisesettlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions
piecemealone piece at a time : gradually
seetheto suffer violent internal excitement
rantto talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
thermalof, relating to, or caused by heat
touchingcapable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion
winnowto remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air