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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| vixen | a female fox |
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| euphony | pleasing or sweet sound |
| palpable | capable of being touched or felt : tangible |
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| rote | the use of memory usually with little intelligence |
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