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
induceto move by persuasion or influence
routa state of wild confusion or disorderly retreat
balefuldeadly or pernicious in influence
severitythe quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh
discomposeto destroy the composure of
torsothe human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert
loga usually bulky piece or length of a cut or fallen tree
sagaa prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland
misanthropea person who hates or distrusts humankind