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
cloistera monastic establishment
inviolablesecure from violation or profanation
perpetualcontinuing forever : everlasting
obtrudeto thrust out : extrude
marrowbone marrow
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
swear-wordword considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody''
bateto reduce the force or intensity of : restrain
lubricateto make smooth or slippery
forlornbereft