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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| Word | Meaning |
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| desecrate | to violate the sanctity of : profane |
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| reprimand | a severe or formal reproof |
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| sate | satisfy to the full; satisfy to excess; cloy |
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