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.

Random words

WordMeaning
quizzicalcomically quaint
ecstasya state of overwhelming emotion
mincingaffectedly dainty or delicate
makeshifta usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute
cresta showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration
haggleto cut roughly or clumsily : hack
respirationthe movement of air or dissolved gases into and out of the lungs
incompatiblenot compatible: such as
mangyaffected with or resulting from mange
gluttonone given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking