herald
Pronunciation: HER-uld
verb
Definition of herald
To be a sign that something is about to happen
Synonyms for herald
- announce
- signal
- proclaim
herald in a Sentence
- The discovery of the new particle heralded a new era in physics.
Why herald Matters for GRE & SAT
"herald" is a verb that means "To be a sign that something is about to happen" closely related to words like "announce", "signal", "proclaim". As a word starting with H, it belongs to a cluster of GRE and SAT vocabulary that test-takers often encounter in Verbal Reasoning, Text Completion, and Reading Comprehension sections.
On the GRE, understanding "herald" helps you distinguish between closely related answer choices in Sentence Equivalence questions. On the SAT, recognizing this word in context strengthens your performance on Craft & Structure and Words in Context questions. Seeing how "herald" is used in sentences — like the examples above — builds the contextual understanding that standardized tests reward.
Study tip: Start with the definition and part of speech (verb). Then learn its 3 synonyms to build a word network. Finally, practice with spaced repetition to move "herald" into long-term memory.
How to Remember herald
One effective way to remember "herald" (verb) is to group it with similar words you already know: "announce" and "signal" and "proclaim". When you encounter "herald" on a test, these synonym connections help you quickly recall its meaning — "To be a sign that something is about to happen".
Use flashcard apps with spaced repetition to review "herald" at increasing intervals until it becomes automatic.
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