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
microcosma little world
pulverizeto reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles : atomize
straggleto wander from the direct course or way : rove
disportsport
temperatehaving a moderate climate which especially lacks extremes in temperature
palatialof, relating to, or being a palace
alluvialrelating to, composed of, or found in alluvium
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely
automatona mechanism that is relatively self-operating
embroiderto ornament with needlework