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
vividvery strong : very high in chroma
haggardnot tamed
evasivetending or intended to evade : equivocal
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
debaseto lower in status, esteem, quality, or character
ripto tear or split apart or open
arrayto dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn
choicethe act of choosing : selection
adagea saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation
pronehaving a tendency or inclination : being likely