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.
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|---|---|
| chronic | continuing or occurring again and again for a long time |
| facile | easily accomplished or attained |
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| clasp | a device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together |
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| wade | to step in or through a medium (such as water) offering more resistance than air |
| coquette | a woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men |