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
bludgeona short stick that usually has one thick or loaded end and is used as a weapon
astronomicalof or relating to astronomy
glimmerto shine faintly or unsteadily
consortassociate
sluran insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion
triflesomething of little value, substance, or importance
caucusa closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
counterpartone of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument : duplicate
controvertto dispute or oppose by reasoning