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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| deference | respect and esteem due a superior or an elder |
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| supposititious | fraudulently substituted : spurious |
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| caldron | a large kettle or boiler |
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