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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terminologythe technical or special terms used in a business, art, science, or special subject
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flamboyantmarked by or given to strikingly elaborate or colorful display or behavior
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preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
misnomerthe misnaming of a person in a legal instrument
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