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

WordMeaning
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory
capillaryresembling a hair especially in slender elongated form
sprightlymarked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
acutecharacterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset
cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments
satirea literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn
sophistrysubtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation
piecemealone piece at a time : gradually
consummateextremely skilled and accomplished