intimation
Pronunciation
Noun
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An indirect suggestion or hint that something is true or about to happen.
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Which word fits the gap? "There was no _____ in his letter that he planned to resign."
Answer: intimation
In your own words, what does "intimation" mean?
An indirect suggestion or hint that something is true or about to happen.
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