GRE Word List

PROPITIOUS

favorably disposed : benevolent

The meaning of the word propitious is favorably disposed : benevolent.

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WordMeaning
sustenancemeans of support, maintenance, or subsistence : living
wretcha miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune
begetto procreate as the father : sire
cholericeasily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered
comelypleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion
disaffecteddiscontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious
exorbitantnot coming within the scope of the law
upbraidto criticize severely : find fault with
engagingtending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned