GRE Word List

APPROPRIATE

especially suitable or compatible : fitting

The meaning of the word appropriate is especially suitable or compatible : fitting.

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WordMeaning
terrestrialof or relating to the earth or its inhabitants
concurto express agreement
genesisthe origin or coming into being of something
sciondescendant
woefulfull of woe : grievous
scholarlyof, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons : learned
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
gratuitysomething given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service
matriculateto enroll as a member of a body and especially of a college or university
confluencea coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point