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
occultto shut off from view or exposure : cover
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
assailto attack violently : assault
gauntexcessively thin and angular
subsideto sink or fall to the bottom : settle
stockadea line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense
poseura person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person
sectarianof, relating to, or characteristic of a sect or sectarian
pacifyto allay the anger or agitation of : soothe
nourishnurture