GRE Word List

MALAPROPOS

in an inappropriate or inopportune way

The meaning of the word malapropos is in an inappropriate or inopportune way.

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WordMeaning
blueof the color whose hue is that of the clear sky : of the color blue (see blue
recapitulateto retell or restate briefly : summarize
rancidhaving an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition
deployto extend (a military unit) especially in width
ascendancygoverning or controlling influence : domination
natalnative
stodgyhaving a rich filling quality : heavy
endorseto write on the back of
intransigencethe quality or state of being intransigent
uxoriousexcessively fond of or submissive to a wife