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 |
|---|---|
| deface | to mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details |
| run-down | an item-by-item report or review : summary |
| termination | end in time or existence : conclusion |
| celestial | of, relating to, or suggesting heaven or divinity |
| decry | to depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly |
| remission | the act or process of remitting |
| camp | a place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (such as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence (as for laborers, prisoners, or vacationers) |
| astute | having or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever |
| deliberate | to think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully |
| insularity | characteristic of an isolated people |