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
woea condition of deep suffering from misfortune, affliction, or grief
prattleprate
discomposeto destroy the composure of
constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
terminationend in time or existence : conclusion
stanchto check or stop the flowing of
sleightdeceitful craftiness
ineffableincapable of being expressed in words : indescribable
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision
cerebralof or relating to the brain or the intellect