GRE Word List

BETOKEN

to typify beforehand : presage

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

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demoticof, relating to, or written in a simplified form of the ancient Egyptian hieratic writing
philanderera man who has sexual relations with many women
equivocateto use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive
afflictiona cause of persistent pain or distress
crevicea narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure
vigilantalertly watchful especially to avoid danger
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
perigeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth
executiveof or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs
slacknot using due diligence, care, or dispatch : negligent