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.

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WordMeaning
apoplexystroke
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable
stampto pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument
archivesa place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved
ravagean act or practice of ravaging
avantgardegroup of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard
consortassociate
uniformitythe quality or state of being uniform
inalienableincapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms