GRE Word List
PROPITIOUS
favorably disposed : benevolent
The meaning of the word propitious is favorably disposed : benevolent.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| trajectory | the curve that a body (such as a planet or comet in its orbit or a rocket) describes in space |
| copious | yielding something abundantly |
| amnesty | the act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals |
| fuss: | trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby |
| ellipsis | the omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete |
| slick | having a smooth surface : slippery |
| impinge | encroach |
| salubrious | favorable to or promoting health or well-being |
| frugality | the quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift |
| forward | near, being at, or belonging to the forepart |