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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titlethe distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production
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robusthaving or exhibiting strength or vigorous health
dispassionatenot influenced by strong feeling
autocraticof, relating to, or being an autocracy : absolute
sinistersingularly evil or productive of evil