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
primpto dress, adorn, or arrange in a careful or finicky manner
inquisitivegiven to examination or investigation
furtivedone in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious
misdemeanora crime less serious than a felony (see felony
crinkleto form many short bends or ripples
augurydivination from auspices (see auspice
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
claspa device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together
valedictionan act of bidding farewell
castrateto deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes