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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gild | to overlay with or as if with a thin covering of gold |
| curator | a person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits |
| pedant | one who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge |
| execrable | deserving to be execrated : detestable |
| hapless | having no luck : unfortunate |
| caprice | a sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action |
| arduous | hard to accomplish or achieve : difficult |
| fleet | a number of warships under a single command |
| intrude | to thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome |
| tyro | a beginner in learning : novice |