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
tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
withholdto hold back from action : check
teetotalismthe principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks
antecedentsa substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him")
statelymarked by lofty or imposing dignity
supplicateto make a humble entreaty
abstractdisassociated from any specific instance
momentoushaving great or lasting importance : consequential
atrocitya shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation
banea source of harm or ruin : curse