GRE Word List
FORESHADOW
to represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure
The meaning of the word foreshadow is to represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| queer | differing in some way from what is usual or normal : odd |
| retrench | cut down |
| awl | a pointed tool for marking surfaces or piercing small holes (as in leather or wood) |
| martyr | a person who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty of witnessing to and refusing to renounce a religion |
| demagogue | a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power |
| exhilarating | causing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling |
| raspy | harsh |
| urchin | hedgehog |
| chuckle | to laugh inwardly or quietly |
| conscientious | meticulous |