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.

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WordMeaning
anvila heavy usually steel-faced iron block on which metal is shaped (as by hand hammering)
wreakbring about
vituperativeuttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse
pliantpliable
affectedartificial; pretended
exceptionablebeing likely to cause objection : objectionable
hovelan open shed or shelter
awean emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime
slewa large number
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right