Auspicious
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adjective
Definition
Conducive to success; favorable
Examples
“The sunny weather was an auspicious start to the wedding day.”
“The merger began under auspicious circumstances.”
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GRE Tip
Auspicious is a hard-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "favorable" or "propitious" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "inauspicious".
Related GRE Words
propitious
Giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable
advantageous
Involving or creating favorable circumstances; beneficial
conducive
Making a situation or outcome more likely or possible
favorable
Expressing approval; advantageous or beneficial
ubiquitous
Present, appearing, or found everywhere
aberrant
Deviating from what is normal or expected
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