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 |
|---|---|
| cherubic | an order of angels see celestial hierarchy |
| disavowal | to deny responsibility for : repudiate |
| foray | a sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid |
| chary | discreetly cautious: such as |
| belated | delayed beyond the usual time |
| tart | agreeably sharp or acid to the taste |
| psychosis | a serious mental illness (such as schizophrenia) characterized by defective or lost contact with reality often with hallucinations or delusions |
| surpass | to become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed |
| repress | to check by or as if by pressure : curb |
| inordinate | exceeding reasonable limits : immoderate |