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
resolveto deal with successfully : clear up
stiltedpompous
indenturea document or a section of a document that is indented
seasonablesuitable to the season or circumstances : timely
pronehaving a tendency or inclination : being likely
multilingualof, having, or expressed in several languages
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
scintillateto emit sparks : spark
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
commiserateto feel or express sympathy : condole