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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cajoleto persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax
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solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
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incorporateto unite or work into something already existent so as to form an indistinguishable whole
waiveto relinquish (something, such as a legal right) voluntarily