GRE Word List

BETOKEN

to typify beforehand : presage

The meaning of the word betoken is to typify beforehand : presage.

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adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time
pitha usually continuous central strand of spongy tissue in the stems of most vascular plants that probably functions chiefly in storage
epistemologistthe study or a theory of the nature and grounds of knowledge especially with reference to its limits and validity
meticulousmarked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details
frenziedfeeling or showing great or abnormal excitement or emotional disturbance
astronomicalof or relating to astronomy
reticentinclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved
bludgeona short stick that usually has one thick or loaded end and is used as a weapon
traverseto go or travel across or over
headstrongnot easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions