GRE Word List

MALAPROPOS

in an inappropriate or inopportune way

The meaning of the word malapropos is in an inappropriate or inopportune way.

Random words

WordMeaning
vestigea trace, mark, or visible sign left by something (such as an ancient city or a condition or practice) vanished or lost
primogeniturethe state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents
arborealof, relating to, or resembling a tree
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble
inequityinjustice
phobiaan exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation
fancifulmarked by fancy or unrestrained imagination rather than by reason and experience
deleteto eliminate especially by blotting out, cutting out, or erasing
winsomegenerally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence
entailto impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result