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.

Random words

WordMeaning
checkto inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively
cedeto yield or grant typically by treaty
metersystematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm
resourcefulable to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means
windfallsomething (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind
skulduggeryunderhanded or unscrupulous behavior
litigationthe act, process, or practice of settling a dispute in a court of law : the act or process of litigating
frockan outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit
certitudethe state of being or feeling certain
barefacedhaving the face uncovered: