GRE Word List

YORE

time past and especially long past

The meaning of the word yore is time past and especially long past.

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bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear
precociousexceptionally early in development or occurrence
proverba brief popular epigram or maxim : adage
spinto draw out and twist fiber into yarn or thread
smeltany of a family (Osmeridae) of small bony fishes that closely resemble the trouts in general structure, live along coasts and ascend rivers to spawn or are landlocked, and have delicate oily flesh with a distinctive odor and taste
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
soothsayera person who predicts the future by magical, intuitive, or more rational means : prognosticator
rarefiedbeing less dense
rentproperty (such as a house) rented or for rent
unequivocalleaving no doubt : clear