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 |
|---|---|
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| leave-taking | departure |
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| decelerate | to reduce the speed of : slow down |
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