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
irreconcilableimpossible to reconcile
rhapsodya portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation
abstainto choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice
descryto catch sight of
sanguinarybloodthirsty
arcadea long arched building or gallery
condimentssomething used to enhance the flavor of food
optimista person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism
demographicthe statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets
protrudeto jut out from the surrounding surface or context