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
philistinea native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia
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complementaryserving to fill out or complete
holocausta sacrifice (see sacrifice
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circuita usually circular line encompassing an area
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