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
defileto make unclean or impure: such as
beguilehoodwink
ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control
iridescenthaving or exhibiting iridescence
venisonthe edible flesh of a game animal and especially a deer
plenarycomplete in every respect : absolute
flirtto move erratically : flit
annalsa record of events arranged in yearly sequence
protuberancesomething that is protuberant
refulgenta radiant or resplendent quality or state : brilliance