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 |
|---|---|
| raffle | to engage in a raffle |
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| paroxysm | a fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion |
| gargantuan | tremendous in size, volume, or degree : gigantic |
| buffoonery | foolish or playful behavior or practice |
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| vitriolic | bitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism |
| broach | brooch |
| impending | occurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming |
| permeable | capable of being permeated : penetrable |