GRE Word List
PREMONITORY
giving warning
The meaning of the word premonitory is giving warning.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ethos | the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution |
| trigger | a piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it |
| despoil | to strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage |
| warble | a melodious succession of low pleasing sounds |
| lilliputian | of, relating to, or characteristic of the Lilliputians or the island of Lilliput |
| prelate | an ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank |
| arbitrary | existing or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will |
| eccentric | deviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways |
| quintessence | the fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies |
| continence | the ability to retain a bodily discharge voluntarily |