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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knack | a special ready capacity that is hard to analyze or teach |
spangle | a small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing |
exacting | tryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands |
poseur | a person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person |
voluble | easily rolling or turning : rotating |
reserve | to hold in reserve : keep back |
convulsion | an abnormal violent and involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the muscles |
referendum | the principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative |
rebate | to reduce the force or activity of : diminish |
hindsight | perception of the nature of an event after it has happened |