GRE Word List

PRESENTIMENT

a feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition

The meaning of the word presentiment is a feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition.

Random words

WordMeaning
contrivancea thing contrived
agitateto excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
perpetuateto make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely
eruditehaving or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition
prudentcharacterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: such as
entitybeing
cauterizeto sear with a cautery or caustic
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
fracasa noisy quarrel : brawl