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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defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
maritimeof, relating to, or bordering on the sea
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