GRE Word List

DECORUM

literary and dramatic propriety : fitness

The meaning of the word decorum is literary and dramatic propriety : fitness.

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WordMeaning
tentativenot fully worked out or developed
variegateto diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple
antiquatedoutmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted
retainto keep in possession or use
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
offhandwithout premeditation or preparation : extempore
cornicethe molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration
daintysomething delicious to the taste
extrudeto force, press, or push out
saboteurone that practices sabotage