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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| abhor | to regard with extreme repugnance : to feel hatred or loathing for : loathe |
| fundamental | serving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic |
| convoke | to call together to a meeting |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| avid | characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic |
| vagrant | one who has no established residence and wanders idly from place to place without lawful or visible means of support |
| improvident | not provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future |
| natty | trimly neat and tidy : smart |
| pucker | to become wrinkled or constricted |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |