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 |
|---|---|
| wrath | strong vengeful anger or indignation |
| ideology | a manner or the content of thinking characteristic of an individual, group, or culture |
| weather | the state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness |
| bovine | of, relating to, or resembling bovines and especially the ox or cow |
| anthology | a collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
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| smear | a viscous or sticky substance |
| besiege | to surround with armed forces |
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