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
imperiousmarked by arrogant assurance : domineering
hegemonypreponderant influence or authority over others : domination
clipencompass
jumbleto move in a confused or disordered manner
aspersiona false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation
volubleeasily rolling or turning : rotating
chimericalexisting only as the product of unchecked imagination : fantastically visionary (see visionary
foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant
dissuadeto advise (a person) against something
erodeto diminish or destroy by degrees: