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 |
|---|---|
| charm | the chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation |
| rail | a bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier |
| expedient | suitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance |
| occult | to shut off from view or exposure : cover |
| comeuppance | a deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts |
| rank | relative standing or position |
| asunder | into parts |
| lagoon | a shallow sound, channel, or pond near or communicating with a larger body of water |
| commonwealth | a nation, state, or other political unit: such as |
| stealth | a cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection |