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
sultryvery hot and humid : sweltering
impenetrableincapable of being penetrated or pierced
rousinggiving rise to excitement : stirring
feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression
phoenixa legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period
feuda mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate
amphitheateran oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats ranged about an open space and used in ancient Rome especially for contests and spectacles
ductilecapable of being drawn out (see draw
punditpandit
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession