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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rampant | rearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended |
| mangy | affected with or resulting from mange |
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| lumen | the cavity of a tubular organ or part |
| fervor | intensity of feeling or expression |
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