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
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
tempothe rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking
trystan agreement (as between lovers) to meet
sensualrelating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly
raspto rub with something rough
pertinenthaving a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand
deadpanmarked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression
descryto catch sight of
swillwash
checkto inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively