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
groovea long narrow channel or depression
dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby
perigeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth
intransigencethe quality or state of being intransigent
wontaccustomed
progenitoran ancestor in the direct line : forefather
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert
nascentcoming or having recently come into existence
minatoryhaving a menacing quality
depleteto empty of a principal substance