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 |
|---|---|
| carnal | relating to or given to crude bodily pleasures and appetites |
| rank | relative standing or position |
| compendium | a brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract |
| dotage | a state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness |
| asunder | into parts |
| tart | agreeably sharp or acid to the taste |
| fallow | of a light yellowish-brown color |
| concise | marked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail |
| touching | capable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion |
| wispy | a small handful (as of hay or straw) |