GRE Word List

PRESAGE

something that foreshadows or portends a future event : omen

The meaning of the word presage is something that foreshadows or portends a future event : omen.

Random words

WordMeaning
doldrumsa spell of listlessness or despondency
incommodiousnot commodious : inconvenient
horticulturalthe science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
horoscopea diagram of the relative positions of planets and signs of the zodiac at a specific time (as at one's birth) for use by astrologers in inferring individual character and personality traits and in foretelling events of a person's life
recapitulateto retell or restate briefly : summarize
vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited
deprecateto express disapproval of
sleightdeceitful craftiness
commodiouscomfortably or conveniently spacious : roomy