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
rampantrearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended
mangyaffected with or resulting from mange
windfallsomething (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind
lumenthe cavity of a tubular organ or part
fervorintensity of feeling or expression
tridenta 3-pronged spear serving in classical mythology as the attribute of a sea god (such as Neptune)
discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
jocularsaid or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful
grumbleto mutter in discontent
eclipsethe total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another