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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| disinterested | not having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged |
| restraint | an act of restraining : the state of being restrained |
| behoove | to be necessary, proper, or advantageous for |
| execrable | deserving to be execrated : detestable |
| exquisite | marked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution |
| verbose | containing more words than necessary : wordy |
| inane | lacking significance, meaning, or point : silly |
| augury | divination from auspices (see auspice |
| skittish | lively or frisky in action : capricious |
| galvanize | to subject to the action of an electric current especially for the purpose of stimulating physiologically |