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
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
thematicof, relating to, or constituting a theme
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
embryonicof or relating to an embryo
epiloguea concluding section that rounds out the design of a literary work
perfunctorycharacterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical
embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate
hilarityboisterous merriment or laughter
validateto make legally valid : ratify
poisebalance