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
subsidiaryfurnishing aid or support : auxiliary
nauseaa stomach distress with distaste for food and an urge to vomit
slaughterthe act of killing
fineryornament
emolumentthe returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
irksometending to irk : tedious
forda shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by wading
conventionalformed by agreement or compact
swathea band used in swathing