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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| withstand | to stand up against : oppose with firm determination |
| subjugate | to bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer |
| illusion | a misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion |
| natty | trimly neat and tidy : smart |
| deadpan | marked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression |
| odyssey | a long wandering or voyage usually marked by many changes of fortune |
| collected | gathered together |
| anticlimax | the usually sudden transition in discourse from a significant idea to a trivial or ludicrous idea |
| heed | to pay attention |
| infringe | to encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another |
