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
kindredof a similar nature or character : like
sordidmarked by baseness or grossness : vile
mantlea loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak
impassea predicament affording no obvious escape
spliceto unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands
reticentinclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved
genericrelating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general
impugnto assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity
breachinfraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard
feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression