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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| scintillate | to emit sparks : spark |
| lumen | the cavity of a tubular organ or part |
| start | to move suddenly and violently : spring |
| terminal | leading ultimately to death : fatal |
| rectitude | the quality or state of being straight |
| orient | to direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group |
| quotidian | occurring every day |
| comprehensive | covering completely or broadly : inclusive |
| transcribe | to make a written copy of |
| numismatist | the study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals) |