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
tridenta 3-pronged spear serving in classical mythology as the attribute of a sea god (such as Neptune)
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
gougea chisel with a concavo-convex cross section
trekto make one's way arduously
monograma sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name
censora person who supervises conduct and morals: such as
outspokendirect and open in speech or expression : frank
transposeto change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of