GRE Word List

APPOSITE

highly pertinent or appropriate : apt

The meaning of the word apposite is highly pertinent or appropriate : apt.

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WordMeaning
bungleto act or work clumsily and awkwardly
exquisitemarked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution
chaffthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
harrowingacutely distressing or painful
attestto affirm to be true or genuine
tempothe rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking
substantialconsisting of or relating to substance
debaseto lower in status, esteem, quality, or character
perennialpresent at all seasons of the year
sallowany of several Old World broad-leaved willows (such as Salix caprea) including important sources of charcoal and tanbark