GRE Word List

HARBINGER

something that foreshadows a future event : something that gives an anticipatory sign of what is to come

The meaning of the word harbinger is something that foreshadows a future event : something that gives an anticipatory sign of what is to come.

Random words

WordMeaning
solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
mayhemneedless or willful damage or violence
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
occludeto close up or block off : obstruct
persistto go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning
infantileof or relating to infants or infancy
enfranchiseto set free (as from slavery)
deadpanmarked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression
drollhaving a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective