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
enterprisingmarked by an independent energetic spirit and by readiness to act
stinkto emit a strong offensive odor
laconicusing or involving the use of a minimum of words : concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
versatileembracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills
redundantexceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous
integrityfirm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values : incorruptibility
neophytea new convert : proselyte
climeclimate
hewto cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument
ultimatuma final proposition, condition, or demand