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
lotterya drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance
phlegmaticresembling, consisting of, or producing the humor phlegm
dehydrateto remove bound water or hydrogen and oxygen from (a chemical compound) in the proportion in which they form water
leniencythe quality or state of being lenient
vanguardthe forefront of an action or movement
amorphoushaving no definite form : shapeless
wrinklea small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease
collusionsecret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose
concurto express agreement
inveighto protest or complain bitterly or vehemently : rail