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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somnambulistan abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (such as walking) are performed
occludeto close up or block off : obstruct
disparitya noticeable and usually significant difference or dissimilarity
relevanthaving significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
impassivegiving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless
maniacalaffected with or suggestive of madness
hivea container for housing honeybees
infallibleincapable of error : unerring