GRE Word List

OPUS

work

The meaning of the word opus is work.

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WordMeaning
preeminenthaving paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding
auspiciousshowing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
supplicantone who supplicates
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
wontaccustomed
swaythe action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion
referendumthe principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative
sordidmarked by baseness or grossness : vile
scrimmagea minor battle : skirmish