GRE Word List

OMINOUS

being or exhibiting an omen : portentous

The meaning of the word ominous is being or exhibiting an omen : portentous.

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WordMeaning
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance
crypticsecret
jargonthe technical terminology or characteristic idiom of a special activity or group
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
spoofdeceive
rigto fit out with rigging
carefreefree from care: such as
orthodoxconforming to established doctrine especially in religion
obloquya strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language