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
chroniccontinuing or occurring again and again for a long time
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent
sturdyfirmly built or constituted : stout
componenta constituent part : ingredient
ramparta protective barrier : bulwark
vertigoa sensation of motion in which the individual or the individual's surroundings seem to whirl dizzily
plausiblesuperficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious
notcha V-shaped indentation
promontorya high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water
fracasa noisy quarrel : brawl