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
high-flownexceedingly or excessively high or favorable
momentoushaving great or lasting importance : consequential
cherubican order of angels see celestial hierarchy
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift
exactingtryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands
bromidea binary compound of bromine with another element or a radical including some (such as potassium bromide) used as sedatives
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
plumba lead weight attached to a line and used to indicate a vertical direction
serpentineof or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement)
adjurationa solemn oath