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 |
|---|---|
| mace | an aromatic spice consisting of the dried external fibrous covering of a nutmeg |
| malfeasance | wrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official |
| halfhearted | lacking heart, spirit, or interest |
| crinkle | to form many short bends or ripples |
| primate | a bishop who has precedence in a province, a group of provinces, or a nation |
| impermeable | not permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance |
| cue | the letter q |
| whinny | to neigh especially in a low or gentle way |
| paramount | superior to all others : supreme |
| scheme | a plan or program of action |