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
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult
embossto raise the surface of into bosses
gustythe sensation of taste
intellectthe power of knowing as distinguished from the power to feel and to will : the capacity for knowledge
founderone that founds or establishes
vapidlacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat
procrastinateto put off intentionally and habitually
dilapidateddecayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
mischiefa specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent