GRE Word List

PREMONITION

previous notice or warning : forewarning

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

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WordMeaning
underscoreto draw a line under : underline
haggleto cut roughly or clumsily : hack
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head
unilateraldone or undertaken by one person or party
impassionedfilled with passion or zeal : showing great warmth or intensity of feeling
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
improprietyan improper or indecorous act or remark
prolongto lengthen in time : continue
askancewith disapproval or distrust : scornfully
seasona time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature