inauspicious
suggesting that the future will not be favorable; not promising a good outcome
The project got off to an inauspicious start when the lead engineer resigned on the first day.
More GRE words starting with I
a person who attacks cherished beliefs or established institutions
attacking or undermining traditional beliefs and institutions
a peculiar habit or feature distinctive to an individual
excessively or blindly devoted to something or someone
extreme admiration or worship of someone or something, often to an excessive degree
to admire or revere someone to an excessive degree
charmingly peaceful and free of trouble
lacking nobility of character; dishonorable
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