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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ignite | to set afire |
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| appall | to overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay |
| woeful | full of woe : grievous |
| compulsive | having power to compel |
| painstaking | taking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort |
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| farce | stuff |