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
jaunta usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure
prodto thrust a pointed instrument into : prick
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
ratifyto approve and sanction formally : confirm
lacerationthe act of lacerating
quailany of numerous small gallinaceous birds: such as
litanya prayer consisting of a series of invocations and supplications by the leader with alternate responses by the congregation
surgeto rise and fall actively : toss
orgysecret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing
collusionsecret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose