GRE Word List
APROPOS
being both relevant and opportune
The meaning of the word apropos is being both relevant and opportune.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| partition | the action of parting : the state of being parted : division |
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| enumerate | to ascertain the number of : count |
| pessimism | an inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome |
| expiate | to make amends for |
| salubrious | favorable to or promoting health or well-being |
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