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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| scabbard | a sheath for a sword, dagger, or bayonet |
| bate | to reduce the force or intensity of : restrain |
| statutory | of or relating to statutes |
| recant | to withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce |
| amiss | in a mistaken way : wrongly |
| asylum | an inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary |
| merit | a praiseworthy quality : virtue |
| toady | one who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant |
| transcendent | exceeding usual limits : surpassing |
| espouse | marry |