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
construeto analyze the arrangement and connection of words in (a sentence or sentence part)
distraitapprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted
indoctrinateto imbue with a usually partisan or sectarian opinion, point of view, or principle
peripheralof, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part
catapultan ancient military device for hurling missiles
fluxa flowing of fluid from the body: such as
palpitateto beat rapidly and strongly : throb
supplecompliant often to the point of obsequiousness
edificebuilding
leave-takingdeparture