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
lustrousreflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle
scintillateto emit sparks : spark
jadedfatigued by overwork : exhausted
distinctionthe act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference
cordonan ornamental cord or ribbon
apprehensiveviewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
foiblethe part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point
toppleto fall from or as if from being top-heavy