GRE Word List
OPPORTUNE
suitable or convenient for a particular occurrence
The meaning of the word opportune is suitable or convenient for a particular occurrence.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| knack | a special ready capacity that is hard to analyze or teach |
| spangle | a small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing |
| exacting | tryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands |
| poseur | a person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person |
| voluble | easily rolling or turning : rotating |
| reserve | to hold in reserve : keep back |
| convulsion | an abnormal violent and involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the muscles |
| referendum | the principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative |
| rebate | to reduce the force or activity of : diminish |
| hindsight | perception of the nature of an event after it has happened |
