GRE Word List
APROPOS
being both relevant and opportune
The meaning of the word apropos is being both relevant and opportune.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| geniality | marked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness |
| veto | an authoritative prohibition : interdiction |
| pastry | a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste |
| prophylactic | guarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection |
| staid | marked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober |
| execrable | deserving to be execrated : detestable |
| reticent | inclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved |
| germane | being at once relevant and appropriate : fitting |
| philatelist | a specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps |
| vindictive | disposed to seek revenge : vengeful |