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
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome
surpassto become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed
inhibitto prohibit from doing something
potiona mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine)
contagiona contagious disease
hibernateto pass the winter in a torpid or resting state
memorialserving to preserve remembrance : commemorative
thesisa dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view
edicta proclamation having the force of law