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
stinkto emit a strong offensive odor
orificean opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
antecedentsa substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him")
fashionthe prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time
stupefyto make stupid, groggy, or insensible
dissidentdisagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief
peerone that is of equal standing with another : equal
filingan act or instance of using a file
fledglinga young bird just fledged (see fledge