GRE Word List
FORESHADOW
give an indication beforehand; be a sign of (what is coming); portend; prefigure
The meaning of the word foreshadow is give an indication beforehand; be a sign of (what is coming); portend; prefigure.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| beeline | direct quick route |
| raucous | (of voice) harsh and unpleasant; (of people) disorderly and boisterous; Ex. raucous shouts |
| astute | wise; shrewd; keen; seeing quickly something that is to one's advantage |
| ghastly | horrible; terrifying; resembling ghosts; CF. aghast |
| expedient | suitable (for a particular purpose although not necessarily morally correct); practical; politic(prudent); N: something expedient |
| presentiment | premonition; foreboding; feeling something will happen; anticipatory fear |
| aspersion | slanderous remark; Ex. cast aspersions on |
| enliven | make lively or spirited; animate |
| kindred | related; belonging to the same group; similar in nature or character; Ex. kindred languages; N: relative; kin; kinship |
| illusion | misleading vision or visual image; false idea or belief; CF. delusion |
