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
tributesomething given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved
constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
lugubriousmournful
arrhythmiclacking rhythm or regularity
defaultfailure to do something required by duty or law : neglect
nethersituated down or below : lower
callusa thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark
apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism
assertto state or declare positively and often forcefully or aggressively
shrewdmarked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen