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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WordMeaning
dauntlessincapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless
expropriateto deprive of possession or proprietary rights
browseto eat (tender shoots, twigs, leaves of trees and shrubs, etc.) : to consume as browse (see browse
preciseexactly or sharply defined or stated
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
mendaciousgiven to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth
ligneousof or resembling wood
lacklusterlacking in sheen, brilliance, or vitality : dull
irreproachablenot reproachable : blameless
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both