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
esteemthe regard in which one is held
demagoguea leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
adornto enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects
indecisivemarked by or prone to indecision : irresolute
masona skilled worker who builds by laying units of substantial material (such as stone or brick)
consanguinitythe quality or state of being consanguineous
gobbleto swallow or eat greedily
cleaveto adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly
sullyto make soiled or tarnished : defile
wrongheadedstubborn in adherence to wrong opinion or principles