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
quellto thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity
introverta person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
nondescriptbelonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described
patrimonyan estate inherited from one's father or ancestor
bouillona clear seasoned soup made usually from lean beef
sounda particular auditory impression : tone
epitheta characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing
gourmandone who is excessively fond of eating and drinking
premeditateto think about and revolve in the mind beforehand