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
censoriousmarked by or given to censure (see censure
debunkto expose the sham (see sham
subliminalinadequate to produce a sensation or a perception
prominentstanding out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
abscondto depart secretly and hide oneself
bacchanalorgy
consternationamazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion
virtuosoone who excels in the technique of an art
defrayto provide for the payment of : pay
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed