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
irrelevantnot relevant : inapplicable
fraughtfull of or accompanied by something specified
unscathedwholly unharmed : not injured
desultorymarked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose
choicethe act of choosing : selection
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage
finickyextremely or excessively particular, exacting, or meticulous in taste or standards
enlivento give life, action, or spirit to : animate
contortionsto twist in a violent manner
dregssediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate