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.

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scaffolda temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground
analogoussimilar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail
tensioninner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion
suitorone that petitions or entreats
reprobatean unprincipled or depraved person : scoundrel
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citadela fortress that commands (see command
baitto persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
spatsquabble; minor dispute; minor quarrel