GRE Word List
BETOKEN
to typify beforehand : presage
The meaning of the word betoken is to typify beforehand : presage.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| titter | to laugh in a nervous, affected, or partly suppressed manner : giggle |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| upshot | the final result : outcome |
| languid | drooping or flagging from or as if from exhaustion : weak |
| besiege | to surround with armed forces |
| assurance | the state of being assured: such as |
| debut | a first appearance |
| placebo | a usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder |
| influx | a coming in |