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
extrapolationto predict by projecting past experience or known data
retentivehaving the power, property, or capacity of retaining
ideologya manner or the content of thinking characteristic of an individual, group, or culture
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
irreproachablenot reproachable : blameless
dazeto stupefy especially by a blow : stun
eddya current of water or air running contrary to the main current
disenfranchiseto deprive of a franchise, of a legal right, or of some privilege or immunity
antithesisthe direct opposite
coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat