GRE Word List
AUGURY
divination from auspices (see auspice
The meaning of the word augury is divination from auspices (see auspice.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rally | to muster for a common purpose |
| disjointed | being thrown out of orderly function |
| ecstasy | a state of overwhelming emotion |
| brackish | somewhat salty |
| parody | a literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule |
| glare | to shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light |
| sallow | any of several Old World broad-leaved willows (such as Salix caprea) including important sources of charcoal and tanbark |
| cession | a yielding to another : concession |
| filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |
| pliable | supple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking |