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 |
|---|---|
| vivid | very strong : very high in chroma |
| haggard | not tamed |
| evasive | tending or intended to evade : equivocal |
| plight | to put or give in pledge : engage |
| debase | to lower in status, esteem, quality, or character |
| rip | to tear or split apart or open |
| array | to dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn |
| choice | the act of choosing : selection |
| adage | a saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation |
| prone | having a tendency or inclination : being likely |