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
fastidiousshowing or demanding excessive delicacy or care
espousemarry
eonan immeasurably or indefinitely long period of time : age
unwieldynot easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
clouta piece of cloth or leather : rag
nirvanathe final beatitude (see beatitude
codaa concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure
maverickan unbranded range animal
prophylacticguarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection