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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| apogee | the point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth |
| creep | to move along with the body prone and close to the ground |
| kismet | fate |
| drone | a stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen |
| pacify | to allay the anger or agitation of : soothe |
| absolute | free from imperfection : perfect |
| replica | an exact reproduction (as of a painting) executed by the original artist |
| disinclination | a preference for avoiding something : slight aversion |
| autonomous | having the right or power of self-government |
| parlance | speech |