GRE Word List

PRESCIENCE

foreknowledge of events:

The meaning of the word prescience is foreknowledge of events:.

Random words

WordMeaning
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
leonineof, relating to, suggestive of, or resembling a lion
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
opticiana maker of or dealer in optical items and instruments
sanctimonioushypocritically pious or devout
confluencea coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point
tauntto reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at
besmirchto cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully
gentryupper or ruling class : aristocracy
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable