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
fraya usually disorderly or protracted fight, struggle, or dispute
circumventto manage to get around especially by ingenuity or stratagem
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
consonanceharmony or agreement among components
appriseto give notice to : tell
pandemoniuma wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people)
verdantgreen in tint or color
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
abhorto regard with extreme repugnance : to feel hatred or loathing for : loathe
tumultdisorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion