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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swindlerto obtain money or property by fraud or deceit
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exudeto ooze out
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stipenda fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of