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
detainto hold or keep in or as if in custody
executionerone who executes
homespunspun or made at home
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision
bicameralhaving, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber
alluvialrelating to, composed of, or found in alluvium
bulwarka solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart
abbreviateto make briefer
luminousemitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light
probea slender medical instrument used especially for exploration (as of a wound or body cavity)