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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latitudeangular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as
deciduousfalling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle
fazeto disturb the composure of : disconcert
insomniaprolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
encroachmentto enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another
discernibleable to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned
scuttlea shallow open basket for carrying something (such as grain or garden produce)
dispiritedto deprive of morale or enthusiasm
smughighly self-satisfied
slothdisinclination to action or labor : indolence