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
exhortto incite by argument or advice : urge strongly
wretcha miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune
polyglotone who is polyglot
physiognomythe art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
scotchscottish
amoralhaving or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong
ambiencea feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere
ephemerallasting a very short time
pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance
renegeto go back on a promise or commitment