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
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
benefitsomething that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage
indefatigableincapable of being fatigued : untiring
eschewto avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun
unkemptnot combed
knacka special ready capacity that is hard to analyze or teach
prurientmarked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire
pareto trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of
fuddlebooze