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
importunatetroublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand
cursoryrapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty
buxomvigorously or healthily plump
copiousyielding something abundantly
respirationthe movement of air or dissolved gases into and out of the lungs
dichotomya division into two especially mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or entities
retinuea group of retainers or attendants
taxonomistthe study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics
temporalof or relating to time as opposed to eternity
eruditehaving or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition