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.

Random words

WordMeaning
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
cabalthe contrived schemes of a group of persons secretly united in a plot (as to overturn a government)
stiltedpompous
revoketo annul by recalling or taking back : rescind
stultifyto have a dulling or inhibiting effect on
consequentialof the nature of a secondary result : indirect
willowyabounding with willows
prateto talk long and idly : chatter
convergeto tend or move toward one point or one another : come together : meet