GRE Word List

IMPORTUNE

to press or urge with troublesome persistence

The meaning of the word importune is to press or urge with troublesome persistence.

Random words

WordMeaning
oozea soft deposit (as of mud, slime, or shells) on the bottom of a body of water
skulkto move in a stealthy or furtive manner
practicablecapable of being put into practice or of being done or accomplished : feasible
phyluma direct line of descent within a group
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
procurementthe act or process of procuring
prurientmarked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire
bilkto block the free development of : frustrate
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge
loquaciousfull of excessive talk : wordy