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 |
|---|---|
| ignominy | deep personal humiliation and disgrace |
| caricature | exaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics |
| imprudent | not prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment |
| misnomer | the misnaming of a person in a legal instrument |
| bandy | to discuss lightly or banteringly |
| discriminating | making a distinction : distinguishing |
| nuptial | of or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony |
| upbraid | to criticize severely : find fault with |
| taper | to become progressively smaller toward one end |
| delirium | an acute (see acute |