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
amassto collect for oneself : accumulate
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory
tentativenot fully worked out or developed
paroxysma fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion
bombastpretentious inflated speech or writing
lapa loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms
run-downan item-by-item report or review : summary
elusivetending to elude: such as
stifleto withhold from circulation or expression