GRE Word List
FOREBODING
premonition of evil; feeling of coming evil; V. forebode: be a warning of (something unpleasant)
The meaning of the word foreboding is premonition of evil; feeling of coming evil; V. forebode: be a warning of (something unpleasant).
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| sound | in good condition; showing good judgment or good sense; thorough; complete; Ex. sound mind/investment/training |
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| outstrip | outrun; surpass; outdo |
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| gloss | brief explanation note or translation of a difficult expression; V. |