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
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
diabolicalof, relating to, or characteristic of the devil : devilish
plenarycomplete in every respect : absolute
perpetualcontinuing forever : everlasting
renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
exceptwith the exclusion or exception of
dispenseto divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions
jurisdictionthe power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law