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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| expansive | having a capacity or a tendency to expand |
| tortuous | marked by repeated twists, bends, or turns : winding |
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| fetish | an object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner |
| rare | seldom occurring or found : uncommon |
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| anthem | a song or hymn of praise or gladness |