GRE Word List
BETOKEN
to typify beforehand : presage
The meaning of the word betoken is to typify beforehand : presage.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pivotal | of, relating to, or constituting a pivot |
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| raucous | disagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse |
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