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
plebeiana member of the Roman plebs
lushgrowing vigorously especially with luxuriant foliage
lethalof, relating to, or causing death
misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret
stagnantnot flowing in a current or stream
conversanthaving knowledge or experience
absolutefree from imperfection : perfect
disinclinationa preference for avoiding something : slight aversion
notableworthy of note : remarkable
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details