GRE Word List

PREMONITION

previous notice or warning : forewarning

The meaning of the word premonition is previous notice or warning : forewarning.

Random words

WordMeaning
nipto catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch
imbalancelack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion
perorationthe concluding part of a discourse and especially an oration
disproportionlack of proportion, symmetry, or proper relation : disparity
expletivea syllable, word, or phrase inserted to fill a vacancy (as in a sentence or a metrical line) without adding to the sense
emanateto come out from a source
blasphemythe act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God
blunthaving an edge or point that is not sharp
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
execrabledeserving to be execrated : detestable