GRE Word List
OPPORTUNE
timely; well-chosen
The meaning of the word opportune is timely; well-chosen.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| abyss | enormous chasm; vast bottomless pit |
| eugenic | pertaining to the improvement of race; N. eugenics: study of hereditary improvement of the human race |
| parallel | similar; analogous; corresponding; N: parallel line; person or thing that is parallel (to another); similarity; Ex. know of no parallel to the case; Ex. without parallel; V: be similar to; make parallel; Ex. Your experience parallels mine; CF. unparalleled |
| strut | supporting bar; CF. airplane wingÀ̳ª building µîÀ» support |
| seminal | related to seed or semen; germinal; creative; providing a basis for further development; influencing future developments; Ex. seminal research in a new field |
| unseemly | unbecoming; not proper in behavior; indecent; Ex. leave with unseemly haste |
| gourmet | connoisseur of food and drink; epicure |
| yen | strong desire; longing; urge; Ex. yen for travel |
| throng | crowd (of people or things); V. |
| calligraphy | beautiful writing; excellent penmanship |