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
dissembleto hide under a false appearance
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
exorbitantnot coming within the scope of the law
cogitateto ponder or meditate on usually intently
enunciateto make a definite or systematic statement of
tanto make (skin) tan especially by exposure to the sun
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
cadencethe beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity
depredationto lay waste : plunder
detainto hold or keep in or as if in custody