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
franticemotionally out of control
tenurethe act, right, manner, or term of holding something (such as a landed property, a position, or an office)
volubleeasily rolling or turning : rotating
eclipticof or relating to the ecliptic or an eclipse
askancewith disapproval or distrust : scornfully
overturean initiative toward agreement or action : proposal
rebuketo criticize sharply : reprimand
enhanceheighten
mutilateto cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect
retainto keep in possession or use