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
construeto analyze the arrangement and connection of words in (a sentence or sentence part)
dermatologista branch of medicine dealing with the skin, its structure, functions, and diseases
subjugateto bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer
dina loud continued noise
mayhemneedless or willful damage or violence
posteritythe offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation
ostracizeto exile by ostracism
conservatorya greenhouse for growing or displaying plants
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent