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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postmortemdone, occurring, or collected after death
affinityrelationship by marriage
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult
chasteinnocent of unlawful sexual intercourse
concordatcompact
obeliskan upright 4-sided usually monolithic pillar that gradually tapers as it rises and terminates in a pyramid
tensioninner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion
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pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext