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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aristocracygovernment by the best individuals or by a small privileged class
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whinnyto neigh especially in a low or gentle way
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
germinalbeing in the earliest stage of development
infantileof or relating to infants or infancy
shavingthe act of one that shaves
peripherythe perimeter of a circle or other closed curve
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad