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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| skulk | to move in a stealthy or furtive manner |
| impede | to interfere with or slow the progress of |
| scrimmage | a minor battle : skirmish |
| epithet | a characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing |
| laggard | lagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind |
| sphinx-like | enigmatic; mysterious |
| venue | locale |
| plumber | a dealer or worker in lead |
| retort | to pay or hurl back : return |
| aegis | a shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena |