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.

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WordMeaning
unfetterto free from fetters
wispa small handful (as of hay or straw)
covenanta usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact
excerpta passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied : extract
congruencethe quality or state of agreeing, coinciding, or being congruent
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
impiousnot pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent
requisiteneeded for a particular purpose : essential
mandatoryrequired by a law or rule : obligatory
anthema song or hymn of praise or gladness