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 |
|---|---|
| perfunctory | characterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical |
| curb | an edging (as of concrete) built along a street to form part of a gutter |
| prank | trick |
| draw | to cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull |
| frock | an outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit |
| sully | to make soiled or tarnished : defile |
| alleviate | relieve |
| dint | force |
| abortive | prematurely born |
| epoch | an event or a time marked by an event that begins a new period or development |