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
blaseapathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary
indulgentwilling to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
enraptureto fill with delight
presentimenta feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition
antithesisthe direct opposite
harryto make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault
disgruntleto make ill-humored or discontented
exuberancethe quality or state of being exuberant
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate