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
abhorto regard with extreme repugnance : to feel hatred or loathing for : loathe
fundamentalserving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic
convoketo call together to a meeting
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
vagrantone who has no established residence and wanders idly from place to place without lawful or visible means of support
improvidentnot provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future
nattytrimly neat and tidy : smart
puckerto become wrinkled or constricted
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due