GRE Word List

DECOROUS

marked by propriety and good taste : correct

The meaning of the word decorous is marked by propriety and good taste : correct.

Random words

WordMeaning
defaultfailure to do something required by duty or law : neglect
aghaststruck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset
bigota person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices
pretentiouscharacterized by pretension: such as
rapaciousexcessively grasping or covetous
intrepidcharacterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance
adjurationa solemn oath
titularhaving the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities
pathosan element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion
degeneratehaving declined or become less specialized (as in nature, character, structure, or function) from an ancestral or former state