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
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
ambushto attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay
equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
smatteringsuperficial piecemeal knowledge
unprepossessingnot tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing
impromptumade, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised
descryto catch sight of
trappingsoutward signs
reprobationthe act of reprobating : the state of being reprobated
assiduousshowing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application