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 |
|---|---|
| demographic | the statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets |
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| depravity | a corrupt act or practice |
| amalgam | a mixture of different elements |
| raconteur | a person who excels in telling anecdotes |
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| indiscriminate | not marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment |
| asperity | roughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger |
| illusory | based on or producing illusion : deceptive |