GRE Word List

PROPRIETY

the quality or state of being proper or suitable : appropriateness

The meaning of the word propriety is the quality or state of being proper or suitable : appropriateness.

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WordMeaning
scintillateto emit sparks : spark
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startto move suddenly and violently : spring
terminalleading ultimately to death : fatal
rectitudethe quality or state of being straight
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
quotidianoccurring every day
comprehensivecovering completely or broadly : inclusive
transcribeto make a written copy of
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)