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
hindsightperception of the nature of an event after it has happened
bawdyboisterously or humorously indecent
mortara sturdy vessel in which material is pounded or rubbed with a pestle
demeritoffense
perquisitea privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages
prerogativean exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as
inquisitorone who inquires or makes inquisition
corrugatedhaving corrugations
refractoryresisting control or authority : stubborn
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point