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
forthrightfree from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point
captionthe part of a legal document that shows where, when, and by what authority it was taken, found, or executed
cantankerousdifficult or irritating to deal with
tremora trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease
surmountto prevail over : overcome
infractionthe act of infringing : violation
randoma haphazard course
snipa small piece that is snipped off
monograma sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name
sustainto give support or relief to