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
potiona mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine)
tarryto delay or be tardy in acting or doing
narrativesomething that is narrated : story
nourishmentfood
demoniacpossessed or influenced by a demon
tranquillitythe quality or state of being tranquil
servileof or befitting a menial position
tractablecapable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
consolidationthe act or process of consolidating : the state of being consolidated