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
crestfallenhaving a drooping crest or hanging head
unceremoniousnot ceremonious : informal
repulsionthe action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed
malevolenthaving, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred
wrinklea small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease
colossalof, relating to, or resembling a colossus
febrilemarked or caused by fever : feverish
embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate
deludeto mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive
fulcrumprop