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
ligneousof or resembling wood
inveigleto win over by wiles : entice
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embraceto clasp in the arms : hug
quaffto drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously
forthrightfree from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point
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equablemarked by lack of variation or change : uniform
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