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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| induce | to move by persuasion or influence |
| rout | a state of wild confusion or disorderly retreat |
| baleful | deadly or pernicious in influence |
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| discompose | to destroy the composure of |
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