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 |
|---|---|
| slew | a large number |
| solitude | the quality or state of being alone or remote from society : seclusion |
| asperity | roughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger |
| iota | an infinitesimal amount : jot |
| presumptuous | overstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties |
| umbrage | a feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult |
| equipoise | a state of equilibrium |
| rebuke | to criticize sharply : reprimand |
| quip | a clever usually taunting remark : gibe |
| demented | mad |