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 |
|---|---|
| hedonist | a person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism |
| exacerbate | to make more violent, bitter, or severe |
| sagacious | of keen and farsighted penetration and judgment : discerning |
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