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
veritablebeing in fact the thing named and not false, unreal, or imaginary
eloquencediscourse marked by force and persuasiveness
withdrawnremoved from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated
adagea saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation
discombobulatedcharacterized by confusion or disorder
vigilantea member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate)
rabidextremely violent : furious
nefariousflagrantly wicked or impious : evil
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
prunea plum dried or capable of drying without fermentation