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
prostratestretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission
protractto prolong in time or space : continue
unwontedbeing out of the ordinary : rare
facetiousjoking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish
dissolutionthe act or process of dissolving: such as
groombridegroom
scurriloususing or given to coarse language
bogusnot genuine : counterfeit
vigilantea member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate)
flushto fly away suddenly