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
philistinea native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia
crotchetygiven to crotchets (see crotchet
translucentpermitting the passage of light:
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution
consanguineousof the same blood or origin
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God
derivativea word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation
maula heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges
crypta chamber (such as a vault) wholly or partly underground