GRE Word List
PROPITIOUS
favorably disposed : benevolent
The meaning of the word propitious is favorably disposed : benevolent.
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beleaguer | besiege |
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spontaneity | the quality or state of being spontaneous |
genealogy | an account of the descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or from older forms |
notch | a V-shaped indentation |
incentive | something that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action |
parched | deprived of natural moisture |
contagion | a contagious disease |
adorn | to enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects |
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