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
sanctiona formal decree
buffooneryfoolish or playful behavior or practice
lamentto mourn aloud : wail
noisomenoxious
apparentopen to view : visible
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses
kindredof a similar nature or character : like
perspicuityplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
falterto walk unsteadily : stumble
interminablehaving or seeming to have no end