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 |
|---|---|
| proclivity | an inclination or predisposition toward something |
| worldly | of, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs |
| collected | gathered together |
| vulture | any of various large birds (families Accipitridae and Cathartidae) that are related to the hawks, eagles, and falcons but have weaker claws and the head usually naked and that subsist chiefly or entirely on carrion |
| cordial | showing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval |
| intimidate | to make timid or fearful : frighten |
| glib | showing little forethought or preparation : offhand |
| complement | something that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect |
| bogus | not genuine : counterfeit |
| improvident | not provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future |