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 |
|---|---|
| leniency | the quality or state of being lenient |
| correlate | either of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife) |
| fledgling | a young bird just fledged (see fledge |
| revert | to come or go back (as to a former condition, period, or subject) |
| caldron | a large kettle or boiler |
| plenary | complete in every respect : absolute |
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
| dally | to act playfully |
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| cemetery | a burial ground |