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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irreconcilableimpossible to reconcile
indefatigableincapable of being fatigued : untiring
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pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
peevishquerulous in temperament or mood : fretful
swear-wordword considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody''
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abjectsunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe