GRE Word List

OVERTURE

an initiative toward agreement or action : proposal

The meaning of the word overture is an initiative toward agreement or action : proposal.

Random words

WordMeaning
compulsionan act of compelling
dolorouscausing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
perorationthe concluding part of a discourse and especially an oration
petulantinsolent or rude in speech or behavior
propellantcapable of propelling
bolstera long pillow or cushion
implyto express indirectly
notcha V-shaped indentation