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
amnesialoss of memory due usually to brain injury, shock, fatigue, repression, or illness
muskyhaving an odor of or resembling musk
mandatoryrequired by a law or rule : obligatory
seasonablesuitable to the season or circumstances : timely
unbridledunrestrained
dripto let fall in drops
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
queasycausing nausea
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
premeditateto think about and revolve in the mind beforehand