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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wretcha miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune
wistfulfull of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy
covenanta usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact
meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution
kneelto position the body so that one or both knees rest on the floor
manneredhaving manners of a specified kind
parishthe ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor
insurmountableincapable of being surmounted : insuperable
gallbrazen boldness coupled with impudent assurance and insolence
promptto move to action : incite