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 |
|---|---|
| outcast | one that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah |
| bullion | gold or silver considered as so much metal |
| accessible | capable of being reached |
| listless | characterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit |
| epithet | a characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing |
| embed | to enclose closely in or as if in a matrix |
| evanescent | tending to vanish like vapor |
| animosity | a strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude |
| wisp | a small handful (as of hay or straw) |
| wangle | to resort to trickery or devious methods |