GRE Word List
IMPROPRIETY
an improper or indecorous act or remark
The meaning of the word impropriety is an improper or indecorous act or remark.
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|---|---|
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| wither | to become dry and sapless |
| anthropomorphic | described or thought of as having a human form or human attributes |
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| wistful | full of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy |
| raconteur | a person who excels in telling anecdotes |
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