GRE Word List

INTERVENE

to occur, fall, or come between points of time or events

The meaning of the word intervene is to occur, fall, or come between points of time or events.

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WordMeaning
conservatorya greenhouse for growing or displaying plants
bogwet spongy ground
centrifugea machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects
tertiaryof third rank, importance, or value
impugnto assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity
debilitateto impair the strength of : enfeeble
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
callowlacking adult sophistication : immature
surmountto prevail over : overcome
tatterto make ragged