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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| pith | a usually continuous central strand of spongy tissue in the stems of most vascular plants that probably functions chiefly in storage |
| climactic | of, relating to, or constituting a climax |
| orient | to direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group |
| predicament | the character, status, or classification assigned by a predication |
| perspicuous | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
| schism | division |
| umbrage | a feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult |
| dregs | sediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate |
| exceptionable | being likely to cause objection : objectionable |
| drudge | to do hard, menial, or monotonous work |