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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lull | to cause to sleep or rest : soothe |
unison | identity in musical pitch |
carapace | a bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab) |
orient | to direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group |
sensitization | the action or process of sensitizing |
rake | an implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground |
slight | having a slim or delicate build : not stout or massive in body |
precipitant | precipitate |
filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |
ravel | to become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray |