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
enfranchiseto set free (as from slavery)
practicalof, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal
squalorthe quality or state of being squalid
purgeto clear of guilt
pastea dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls
temporizeto act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion
depreciateto lower in honor or esteem
prudentcharacterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: such as
squelchto fall or stamp on so as to crush
parryto ward off a weapon or blow