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 |
|---|---|
| anoint | to smear or rub with oil or an oily substance |
| pudding | blood sausage |
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| regiment | a military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions |
| whine | to utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry |
| commiserate | to feel or express sympathy : condole |
| haven | harbor |
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| fashion | the prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time |
| gape | to open the mouth wide |