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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attributea quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something
surfeitan overabundant supply : excess
indeliblethat cannot be removed, washed away, or erased
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head
brocadea rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver
savoryhaving savor: such as
rejoinderthe defendant's answer to the plaintiff's replication
extraneousexisting on or coming from the outside
reeksmoke
fawningseeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery