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
seepto flow or pass slowly through fine pores or small openings : ooze
exemplarydeserving imitation : commendable
quashto suppress or extinguish summarily and completely
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
progenitoran ancestor in the direct line : forefather
ravelto become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
vindicateto free from allegation or blame
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
censora person who supervises conduct and morals: such as