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.

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WordMeaning
draconianof, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him
predecessorone that precedes
mayhemneedless or willful damage or violence
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
babbleto talk enthusiastically or excessively
largessliberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior
stellarof or relating to the stars : astral
ostensibleintended for display : open to view
transpireto take place : go on
browbeatto intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully