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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| odium | the state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance |
| undulating | having a wavy surface, edge, or markings |
| adjourn | to suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time |
| sift | to put through a sieve |
| satire | a literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn |
| hue_and_cry | outcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule |
| gratify | to be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to |
| recess | the action of receding : recession |
| gibe | to utter taunting words |
| imperil | to bring into peril : endanger |