GRE Word List

BETOKEN

to typify beforehand : presage

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

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pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
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purportedreputed
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nepotismfavoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship
stinta period of time spent at a particular activity
gazettenewspaper