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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WordMeaning
ventureto proceed especially in the face of danger
cadeta younger brother or son
reckoncount
subliminalinadequate to produce a sensation or a perception
apogeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth
nutritionthe act or process of nourishing or being nourished
inculcateto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
appriseto give notice to : tell
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
hallucinationa sensory perception (such as a visual image or a sound) that occurs in the absence of an actual external stimulus and usually arises from neurological disturbance (such as that associated with delirium tremens, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, or narcolepsy) or in response to drugs (such as LSD or phencyclidine)