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 |
|---|---|
| bludgeon | a short stick that usually has one thick or loaded end and is used as a weapon |
| astronomical | of or relating to astronomy |
| glimmer | to shine faintly or unsteadily |
| consort | associate |
| slur | an insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion |
| trifle | something of little value, substance, or importance |
| caucus | a closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy |
| derivation | the formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix) |
| counterpart | one of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument : duplicate |
| controvert | to dispute or oppose by reasoning |