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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| compulsion | an act of compelling |
| expletive | a syllable, word, or phrase inserted to fill a vacancy (as in a sentence or a metrical line) without adding to the sense |
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| patrimony | an estate inherited from one's father or ancestor |
| coeval | of the same or equal age, antiquity, or duration |
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| upbraid | to criticize severely : find fault with |
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