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 |
|---|---|
| attrition | sorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God |
| dogged | marked by stubborn determination |
| relevant | having significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand |
| conglomerate | made up of parts from various sources or of various kinds |
| rampant | rearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended |
| 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 |
| limbo | an abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism |
| avow | to declare assuredly |
| epithet | a characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing |
| fluted | having or marked by grooves |