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
profoundhaving intellectual depth and insight
intrepidcharacterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance
deadpanmarked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression
perpetrateto bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit
canterone who uses cant: such as
unfledgednot feathered : not ready for flight
disportsport
chauvinistan attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex
senilitythe quality or state of being senile : the physical and mental decline associated with old age
writheto twist into coils or folds