What does the TOEIC word "propitious" mean?

The TOEIC word "propitious" (adjective (形容詞)) means "好都合な、幸先の良い" in Japanese, widely used in business contexts.

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adjective (形容詞)

propitious

好都合な、幸先の良い

Yes, a typical business example is: "The current economic climate is propitious for new investments." which translates to "現在の経済状況は新規投資にとって好都合だ。".

💡 Usage & Nuance: TOEICでは、特にビジネスの状況やタイミングが「好都合である」ことを表現する際に使われます。新しいプロジェクトの開始時期や投資のタイミングなど。

favorable

advantageous

opportune

auspicious

The current economic climate is propitious for new investments.

現在の経済状況は新規投資にとって好都合だ。

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The committee decided that the timing was not _______ for launching the new product.

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 文脈的に「新しい製品を発売するのに好都合なタイミングではなかった」が自然です。
English: The context implies the timing was not favorable for launching the product.

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