GRE Word List
PORTEND
to give an omen or anticipatory sign of
The meaning of the word portend is to give an omen or anticipatory sign of.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| sardonic | disdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking |
| hindmost | farthest to the rear : last |
| replicate | duplicate |
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