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
martialof, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior
temperamentcharacteristic or habitual inclination or mode of emotional response
killjoyone who spoils the pleasure of others
pranktrick
tenacitythe quality or state of being tenacious
mollycoddleto treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention
chastento correct by punishment or suffering : discipline
ineluctablenot to be avoided, changed, or resisted : inevitable
antipathya strong feeling of dislike
pinchto squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument