GRE Word List
DIVINE
perceive intuitively (by or as if by magic); foresee the future; foretell; dowse; ADJ. N. divination
The meaning of the word divine is perceive intuitively (by or as if by magic); foresee the future; foretell; dowse; ADJ. N. divination.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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catholic | (of likings and interests) universal; general; broad; including many different parts; wide-ranging liberal; Ex. catholic opinions/tastes |
precept | practical rule guiding conduct; Ex. mother's precept |
qualified | limited; restricted; V. qualify: limit the meaning of; modify |
guise | outward appearance; costume; Ex. in a new guise |
repine | fret; complain; be annoyed; Ex. repine over the undone work |
franchise | right or privilege granted by authority; right to vote; license to sell a product in a particular territory |
actuate | motivate; activate; cause to act |
equinox | period of equal days and nights; the beginning of spring and autumn; Ex. vernal/autumnal equinox; ADJ. equinoctial |
collaborate | work together; cooperate treasonably with the enemy |
senility | old age; feeblemindedness of old age; ADJ. senile: resulting from old age; showing the weakness of body or mind from old age; Ex. senile dementia |