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
severitythe quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique
fortitudestrength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
aromaticof, relating to, or having aroma:
clientelea body of clients
lancea steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry
climacticof, relating to, or constituting a climax
officiousvolunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed : meddlesome
gadflyany of various flies (such as a horsefly, botfly, or warble fly) that bite or annoy livestock