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
gainsayto declare to be untrue or invalid
despondentfeeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
stricturean abnormal narrowing of a bodily passage
obeisancea movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow
corrodeto eat away by degrees as if by gnawing
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
industriousconstantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent
eulogya commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly
laymana person who is not a member of the clergy