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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brackishsomewhat salty
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dissentto withhold assent or approval
pantomimepantomimist
exhortto incite by argument or advice : urge strongly
dozeto sleep lightly
lampoonsatire
gambolto skip about in play : frisk
flotsamfloating wreckage of a ship or its cargo
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement