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

WordMeaning
pluckto pull or pick off or out
despoilto strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
intersticea space that intervenes between things
rouea man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
gratuitysomething given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service
prosaiccharacteristic of prose as distinguished from poetry : factual
abstractdisassociated from any specific instance
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