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 |
|---|---|
| freebooter | pirate |
| rankle | to cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness |
| cynical | having or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as |
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |
| cadaver | a dead body |
| velocity | quickness of motion : speed |
| sovereign | one possessing or held to possess supreme political power or sovereignty |
| nascent | coming or having recently come into existence |
| niggardly | grudgingly mean about spending or granting : begrudging |
| fell | skin |