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 |
|---|---|
| creed | a brief authoritative formula of religious belief |
| trident | a 3-pronged spear serving in classical mythology as the attribute of a sea god (such as Neptune) |
| transport | to transfer or convey from one place to another |
| deference | respect and esteem due a superior or an elder |
| stagnant | not flowing in a current or stream |
| convoluted | having convolutions |
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| gobble | to swallow or eat greedily |
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