GRE Word List
BODE
foreshadow; portend
The meaning of the word bode is foreshadow; portend.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| subdue | less intense; quieter; Ex. subdued lighting; Ex. subdue: conquer; make less intense; quiet; Ex. subdue one's anger |
| prognosticate | predict (according to present indications) |
| exacting | extremely demanding; Ex. exacting standard of safety |
| semblance | outward appearance; guise; Ex. We called in the troops to bring a/some semblance of order to the city. |
| breed | produce young; rear; bring up; produce (an undesirable condition); N: kind or sort of animal or plant |
| divine | perceive intuitively (by or as if by magic); foresee the future; foretell; dowse; ADJ. N. divination |
| multiplicity | state of being numerous or multiple; large number; Ex. multiplicity of details; ADJ. multiple: of more than one element |
| intimidate | frighten; N. intimidation |
| ethereal | like a spirit or fairy; unearthly light; heavenly; unusually refined; Ex. She has an ethereal beauty; CF. ether: upper air |
| inquisitive | eager for knowledge; unduly curious |
