GRE Word List
BODE
foreshadow; portend
The meaning of the word bode is foreshadow; portend.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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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 |