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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coaxto influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle
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idlenot occupied or employed: such as
knottymarked by or full of knots
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factitiousproduced by humans rather than by natural forces
manaclea shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
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