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
frivolousof little weight or importance
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utopiaa place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel
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reprobationthe act of reprobating : the state of being reprobated
reverberatereflect