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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| yokel | a naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town |
| retort | to pay or hurl back : return |
| contend | to strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle |
| tout | to make much of : promote |
| tend | to exhibit an inclination or tendency : conduce |
| insouciant | lighthearted unconcern : nonchalance |
| pulsate | to throb or move rhythmically : vibrate |
| timidity | lacking in courage or self-confidence |
| congenital | existing at or dating from birth |
| fringe | an ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band |