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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disabuseto free from error, misconception, or fallacy (see fallacy
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taintto contaminate morally : corrupt
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pastoralof, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen
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culminationthe action of culminating
unguenta soothing or healing salve : ointment
berserkan ancient Scandinavian warrior frenzied in battle and held to be invulnerable