Appropriate
mediumuh-PROH-pree-ayt
verb
Definition
(verb) To take something for one's own use without permission; (adjective) suitable or proper
Examples
“The government appropriated private land for the highway project.”
“He was accused of appropriating company funds for personal use.”
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GRE Tip
Appropriate is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "suitable" or "fitting" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "inappropriate".
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