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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| providence | divine guidance or care |
| travesty | a debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation |
| resort | one that affords aid or refuge : resource |
| vilify | to utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame |
| whimsy | whim |
| leery | suspicious |
| hoard | a supply or fund stored up and often hidden away |
| discriminating | making a distinction : distinguishing |
| opprobrium | something that brings disgrace |
| remonstrate | to present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate |