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
omnivorousfeeding on both animal and vegetable substances
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
defeatistan attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat
inculcateto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
swaggerto conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner
bruntthe principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)
congruentcongruous
poreto gaze intently
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
reparablecapable of being repaired