GRE Word List

PREMISE

a proposition antecedently supposed or proved as a basis of argument or inference

The meaning of the word premise is a proposition antecedently supposed or proved as a basis of argument or inference.

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WordMeaning
salientmoving by leaps or springs : jumping
assailto attack violently : assault
perversionthe action of perverting : the condition of being perverted
litheeasily bent or flexed
tumidmarked by swelling : swollen
eruditehaving or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition
gauchelacking social experience or grace
entitybeing
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
volubleeasily rolling or turning : rotating