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

WordMeaning
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
benedictionthe invocation (see invocation
peripheralof, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part
charlatanquack
tippleto drink liquor especially by habit or to excess
homespunspun or made at home
compactpredominantly formed or filled : composed
tendentiousmarked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view : biased
sinecurean office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income
remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining