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.

Random words

WordMeaning
incubateto sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body
quaffto drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously
gaffea social or diplomatic blunder
actuaryclerk
piqueto excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff
embezzlementto appropriate (something, such as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
equinoxeither of the two points on the celestial sphere where the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic
dauntlessincapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
exposurethe fact or condition of being exposed: such as