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
reaperone that reaps
scantylimited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent
furrowa trench in the earth made by a plow
dispelto drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering : dissipate
prosperousauspicious
callousbeing hardened and thickened
tremulouscharacterized by or affected with trembling or tremors
warpa series of yarns extended lengthwise in a loom and crossed by the weft
muskyhaving an odor of or resembling musk
castigationto subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism