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
snickerto laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter
wiggleto move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle
disbandto break up the organization of : dissolve
genialitymarked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness
estrangedhaving lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship
palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate
jostleto come in contact or into collision
warblea melodious succession of low pleasing sounds
culpritone accused of or charged with a crime
tortuousmarked by repeated twists, bends, or turns : winding