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
suavitysmoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated
bereavedsuffering the death of a loved one
adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
purportedreputed
replicaan exact reproduction (as of a painting) executed by the original artist
engagingtending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive
provincialthe superior of a province of a Roman Catholic religious order
repugnancethe quality or fact of being contradictory or inconsistent
dignitaryone who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor
freebooterpirate