GRE Word List

PREMONITORY

giving warning

The meaning of the word premonitory is giving warning.

Random words

WordMeaning
ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
yokea wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals (such as oxen) are joined at the heads or necks for working together
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome
slagthe dross or scoria of a metal
durationcontinuance in time
ruffiana brutal person : bully
fleecethe coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep)
straggleto wander from the direct course or way : rove
repletefully or abundantly provided or filled
penchanta strong and continued inclination