GRE Word List
MALAPROPOS
in an inappropriate or inopportune way
The meaning of the word malapropos is in an inappropriate or inopportune way.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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lap | a loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment |
delude | to mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive |
hinterlands | a region lying inland from a coast |
quotidian | occurring every day |
array | to dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn |
asylum | an inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary |
expunge | to strike out, obliterate, or mark for deletion |
tyranny | oppressive power |
tension | inner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion |
didactic | designed or intended to teach |