appropriate
Group 25Difficulty 1/3
Definitions
- (verb)
- To take something for one's own use, typically without permission GRE
- (adjective)
- Suitable or proper in the circumstances GRE
Example in Context
Congress voted to appropriate emergency funds for the disaster relief effort, fast-tracking the normally lengthy budgetary process.
Synonyms
takeseizeclaim
Etymology
Taking something for oneself; claiming ownership.
- ad- (Latin) — to
- proprius (Latin) — one's own
Memory Aid
👨🎨Sounds like “a pro create”
A 'PRO' artist sneaks off with your paintbrush to 'CREATE' a masterpiece — he 'APPROPRIATES' it!
Visual Association
🖼️A sneaky raccoon swiping a shiny object from a picnic table, claiming it as its own.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “appropriate” mean on the GRE?
appropriate (verb) means “To take something for one's own use, typically without permission”. Congress voted to appropriate emergency funds for the disaster relief effort, fast-tracking the normally lengthy budgetary process.
How to remember “appropriate” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “appropriate” sounds like “a pro create”. A 'PRO' artist sneaks off with your paintbrush to 'CREATE' a masterpiece — he 'APPROPRIATES' it!
What are synonyms for “appropriate”?
Common synonyms: take, seize, claim.