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 |
|---|---|
| postmortem | done, occurring, or collected after death |
| affinity | relationship by marriage |
| rare | seldom occurring or found : uncommon |
| umbrage | a feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult |
| chaste | innocent of unlawful sexual intercourse |
| concordat | compact |
| obelisk | an upright 4-sided usually monolithic pillar that gradually tapers as it rises and terminates in a pyramid |
| tension | inner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |