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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| enfranchise | to set free (as from slavery) |
| practical | of, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal |
| squalor | the quality or state of being squalid |
| purge | to clear of guilt |
| paste | a dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls |
| temporize | to act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion |
| depreciate | to lower in honor or esteem |
| prudent | characterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: such as |
| squelch | to fall or stamp on so as to crush |
| parry | to ward off a weapon or blow |