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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adamantunshakable or insistent especially in maintaining a position or opinion : unyielding
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
blackballto vote against
viscoushaving a thick or sticky consistency : viscid
dissentto withhold assent or approval
tempothe rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking
spawnto deposit or fertilize spawn
cleaveto adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly
exceptionablebeing likely to cause objection : objectionable
inveterateconfirmed in a habit : habitual