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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baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
luxuriateto grow profusely : thrive
aversehaving an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste
retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past
stagnantnot flowing in a current or stream
inebriateone who is drunk
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blightedaffected with blight (see blight
monumentalserving as or resembling a monument : massive
beseechto beg for urgently or anxiously