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
phobiaan exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation
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olfactoryof or relating to the sense of smell
diversediffering from one another : unlike
rambleto move aimlessly from place to place
poseura person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person
dexterousmentally adroit and skillful : clever
uniformitythe quality or state of being uniform
credoa guiding belief or principle : creed
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