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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| depose | to remove from a throne or other high position |
| impassioned | filled with passion or zeal : showing great warmth or intensity of feeling |
| demolition | the act of demolishing |
| ascribe | to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing |
| depict | to represent by or as if by a picture |
| luminary | a person of prominence or brilliant achievement |
| malapropos | in an inappropriate or inopportune way |
| generic | relating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general |
| resplendent | shining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor |
| colander | a perforated utensil for washing or draining food |