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 |
|---|---|
| repartee | a quick and witty reply |
| pastoral | of, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen |
| antiquated | outmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted |
| outcast | one that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah |
| spartan | a native or inhabitant of ancient Sparta |
| aureole | a radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage |
| succulent | full of juice : juicy |
| hull | the outer covering of a fruit or seed |
| circuit | a usually circular line encompassing an area |
| aphorism | a concise statement of a principle |