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
indissolublenot dissoluble
bombastpretentious inflated speech or writing
eloquencediscourse marked by force and persuasiveness
brindledhaving obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground
catapultan ancient military device for hurling missiles
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
gibeto utter taunting words
archaichaving the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses
domineerto exercise arbitrary or overbearing control