GRE Word List

OPPORTUNIST

one that is opportunistic or that practices opportunism

The meaning of the word opportunist is one that is opportunistic or that practices opportunism.

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WordMeaning
amnestythe act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals
practicablecapable of being put into practice or of being done or accomplished : feasible
controvertto dispute or oppose by reasoning
antlerone of the paired deciduous solid bony processes that arise from the frontal bone on the head of an animal of the deer family
consolean architectural member projecting from a wall to form a bracket or from a keystone for ornament
rumbleto make a low heavy rolling sound
comelypleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion
winceto shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch
patinaa usually green film formed naturally on copper and bronze by long exposure or artificially (as by acids) and often valued aesthetically for its color
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long