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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WordMeaning
potentateruler
impeachto charge with a crime or misdemeanor
exposurethe fact or condition of being exposed: such as
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
rigiddeficient in or devoid of flexibility
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways
elevationthe height to which something is elevated: such as
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
stanchto check or stop the flowing of
recessionthe act or action of receding : withdrawal