GRE Word by meaning

n. an event that is experienced as indicating important things to come; foretoken; preindication

adj. tracing descent from either the paternal or the maternal line only

v. shorten

n. man made object

n. the process of pulling or holding or drawing a part back

n. the scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals

adj. showing or affected by prejudice or envy or distaste

v. choose not to consume; desist?

v. be asphyxiated; asphyxiate

n. the act of making a noisy disturbance; ruction; ruckus; rumpus; tumult