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 |
|---|---|
| punitive | inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment |
| totem | an object (such as an animal or plant) serving as the emblem of a family or clan and often as a reminder of its ancestry |
| matinee | a musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon |
| stalwart | marked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit |
| compromise | settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions |
| bigot | a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices |
| tactful | having or showing tact |
| matriculate | to enroll as a member of a body and especially of a college or university |
| shackle | something (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms |
| denomination | an act of denominating |