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
hirsutehairy
amassto collect for oneself : accumulate
velocityquickness of motion : speed
prolificproducing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful
niggardlygrudgingly mean about spending or granting : begrudging
elucidateto make lucid especially by explanation or analysis
statutea law enacted by the legislative branch of a government
stigmaa mark of shame or discredit : stain
ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control
importunatetroublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand