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
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
sparseof few and scattered elements
maelstroma powerful often violent whirlpool sucking in objects within a given radius
commonplacecommonly found or seen : ordinary
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
irretrievablenot retrievable : impossible to regain or recover
uncannyseeming to have a supernatural character or origin : eerie
obduratestubbornly persistent in wrongdoing
denigrateto attack the reputation of : defame
venisonthe edible flesh of a game animal and especially a deer