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
myopicaffected by myopia : of, relating to, or exhibiting myopia : nearsighted
broilto cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill
glibshowing little forethought or preparation : offhand
autocraticof, relating to, or being an autocracy : absolute
martineta strict disciplinarian
salutaryproducing a beneficial effect : remedial
steadfastfirmly fixed in place : immovable
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
concatenatelinked together
contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain