GRE Word List
PREMONITION
previous notice or warning : forewarning
The meaning of the word premonition is previous notice or warning : forewarning.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| underscore | to draw a line under : underline |
| haggle | to cut roughly or clumsily : hack |
| rivet | a 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 |
| unilateral | done or undertaken by one person or party |
| impassioned | filled with passion or zeal : showing great warmth or intensity of feeling |
| bitter | being, 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 |
| impropriety | an improper or indecorous act or remark |
| prolong | to lengthen in time : continue |
| askance | with disapproval or distrust : scornfully |
| season | a time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature |