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 |
|---|---|
| esteem | the regard in which one is held |
| demagogue | a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power |
| adorn | to enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects |
| indecisive | marked by or prone to indecision : irresolute |
| mason | a skilled worker who builds by laying units of substantial material (such as stone or brick) |
| consanguinity | the quality or state of being consanguineous |
| gobble | to swallow or eat greedily |
| cleave | to adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly |
| sully | to make soiled or tarnished : defile |
| wrongheaded | stubborn in adherence to wrong opinion or principles |