GRE Word List
BETOKEN
to typify beforehand : presage
The meaning of the word betoken is to typify beforehand : presage.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mason | a skilled worker who builds by laying units of substantial material (such as stone or brick) |
| abject | sunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe |
| dishonor | lack or loss of honor or reputation |
| gibberish | unintelligible or meaningless language: |
| lineaments | an outline, feature, or contour of a body or figure and especially of a face |
| gloss_over | explain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults |
| arcane | known or knowable only to a few people : secret |
| parameter | an arbitrary constant whose value characterizes a member of a system (such as a family of curves) |
| reputed | having a good repute : reputable |
| ravine | a small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water |