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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WordMeaning
hubrisexaggerated pride or self-confidence
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traverseto go or travel across or over
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rivetinghaving the power to fix the attention : engrossing
primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive
braggarta loud arrogant boaster
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