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
agapewide open : gaping
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy
poreto gaze intently
dripto let fall in drops
mediumsomething in a middle position
shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light
sophistrysubtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation
potiona mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine)
tensioninner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion