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 |
|---|---|
| impinge | encroach |
| provisional | serving for the time being : temporary |
| evince | to constitute outward evidence of |
| taunt | to reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at |
| slaughter | the act of killing |
| tribute | something given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved |
| emolument | the returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites |
| jettison | to get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision |
| impenitent | not penitent |
| wring | to squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid |