GRE Word List

IMPORTUNATE

troublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand

The meaning of the word importunate is troublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand.

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WordMeaning
traduceto expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation
feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression
chapela subordinate or private place of worship: such as
peripheralof, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head
metricalof, relating to, or composed in meter
invoketo petition for help or support
jubilationan act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant
odiousarousing or deserving hatred or repugnance : hateful