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 |
|---|---|
| axiom | a statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate |
| connivance | the act of conniving |
| volition | the power of choosing or determining : will |
| plump | to drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily |
| promontory | a high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water |
| amenable | liable to be brought to account : answerable |
| scanty | limited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent |
| extraneous | existing on or coming from the outside |
| providence | divine guidance or care |
| swill | wash |