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 |
|---|---|
| billow | wave |
| coup | a 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 |
| lounge | to act or move idly or lazily : loaf |
| affinity | relationship by marriage |
| concession | the act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat) |
| amenities | something that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment |
| devotee | an ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport) |
| dishearten | to cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale |
| ethereal | of or relating to the regions beyond the earth |
| brocade | a rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver |