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opportune

/ˈɒpərˌtjuːn/
op · por · tune /ˈɒp · ər · ˌtjuːn/
English Definition
adj. suitable or convenient for a particular occurrence
中文释义
适当的,适时的
Significado en Español
oportuno
한국어 뜻
적절한, 시기적절한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thích hợp, đúng lúc
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Example Sentence

The rain came at an opportune time to save the crops.

这场雨来的恰逢其时,拯救了庄稼。

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
op(at) + port(port) + une → to stop at the right port → appropriate
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which of the following is a synonym for “opportune”?

  1. A inconvenient
  2. B timely
  3. C rushed
  4. D random
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B — timely. “opportune” means adj. suitable or convenient for a particular occurrence

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

She waited patiently for the most ______ moment to ask her boss for a raise.

  1. A awkward
  2. B unlucky
  3. C opportune
  4. D wrong
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C — opportune. “opportune” means adj. suitable or convenient for a particular occurrence

Common questions about “opportune”

What does “opportune” mean?

opportune — adj. suitable or convenient for a particular occurrence. In Chinese: 适当的,适时的.

How do you pronounce “opportune”?

opportune is pronounced /ˈɒpərˌtjuːn/. It breaks into 3 syllables: op · por · tune.

How do you use “opportune” in a sentence?

The rain came at an opportune time to save the crops. (这场雨来的恰逢其时,拯救了庄稼。)

What are synonyms for “opportune”?

timely, favorable, convenient, suitable — all close in meaning to opportune (adj. suitable or convenient for a particular occurrence).

Is “opportune” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. opportune appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “opportune”?

op(at) + port(port) + une → to stop at the right port → appropriate

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