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
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
heterodoxcontrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale
vagaryan erratic, unpredictable, or extravagant manifestation, action, or notion
deploreto feel or express grief for
abominableworthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable
defrayto provide for the payment of : pay
pedagogythe art, science, or profession of teaching
epicureanof or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism
doteto exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage