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
accelerateto move faster : to gain speed
connoisseurexpert
leavena substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
invoketo petition for help or support
hindsightperception of the nature of an event after it has happened
sultryvery hot and humid : sweltering
unwarrantedlacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified
smughighly self-satisfied
arrearsthe state of being behind in the discharge of obligations
voluptuoussuggesting sensual pleasure by fullness and beauty of form