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
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
florescencea state or period of flourishing
benefitsomething that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage
mesmerizeto subject to mesmerism
gaudyostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented
lista simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)
enduringlasting
disconcertto throw into confusion
decorousmarked by propriety and good taste : correct
panegyrica eulogistic oration or writing