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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ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
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ramifyto split up into branches or constituent parts
secreteto form and give off (a secretion)
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lumenthe cavity of a tubular organ or part
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