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
studiousassiduous in the pursuit of learning
susceptiblecapable of submitting to an action, process, or operation
balkto refuse abruptly
retrieveto locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)
discernibleable to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned
bridlethe headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit
aromaticof, relating to, or having aroma:
solitudethe quality or state of being alone or remote from society : seclusion
blareto sound loud and strident
bigota person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices