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 |
|---|---|
| carcinogenic | producing or tending to produce cancer |
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| bog | wet spongy ground |
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