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
cadeta younger brother or son
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
shama trick that deludes : hoax
compileto compose out of materials from other documents
overturean initiative toward agreement or action : proposal
protrudeto jut out from the surrounding surface or context
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
inadvertentlyunintentional
saturnineborn under or influenced astrologically by the planet Saturn
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment