GRE Word List
DECORUM
propriety; orderliness and good taste in manners; appropriateness of behavior or conduct
The meaning of the word decorum is propriety; orderliness and good taste in manners; appropriateness of behavior or conduct.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| wont | (the stated person's) habit or custom; habitual procedure; ADJ. wonted: customary |
| recant | disclaim or disavow; retract a previous statement; openly confess error; Ex. recant one's faith/a statement |
| genre | particular variety of art or literature |
| trifle | something of little importance or value; small amount; Ex. a trifle; V: treat without seriousness; flirt |
| prowess | extraordinary ability; military bravery; Ex. prowess in battle |
| mute | silent; without speech; not pronounced; unable to speak; N: one who is incapable of speech; V: soften the sound, color, shade of |
| lassitude | languor; weariness; listlessness |
| censure | blame; criticize; express strong disapproval; N: severe criticism; strong disapproval |
| atone | make amends for; pay for; Ex. atone for |
| hide | skin of an animal |