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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| warp | a series of yarns extended lengthwise in a loom and crossed by the weft |
| bombastic | marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous |
| satellite | a celestial body orbiting another of larger size |
| indentation | the blank space produced by indenting : indention |
| beleaguer | besiege |
| historical | of, relating to, or having the character of history |
| precocious | exceptionally early in development or occurrence |
| earthy | of, relating to, or consisting of earth |
| lucid | suffused with light : luminous |
| sanguine | marked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic |