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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solsticeeither of the two points on the ecliptic at which its distance from the celestial equator is greatest and which is reached by the sun each year about June 21 and December 21
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
fawningseeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery
palmany of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves
practicablecapable of being put into practice or of being done or accomplished : feasible
incantationa use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic
derelictionan intentional abandonment
oatmealmeal made from oats
nimblequick and light in motion : agile
polyglotone who is polyglot