GRE Word List
PRESCIENCE
foreknowledge of events:
The meaning of the word prescience is foreknowledge of events:.
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incubate | to sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body |
asperity | roughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger |
largess | liberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior |
killjoy | one who spoils the pleasure of others |
cognizance | a distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing) |
elicit | to call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response) |
behemoth | a mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God |
prerogative | an exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as |
broach | brooch |
dawdle | to spend time idly |