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
pronouncedstrongly marked : decided
extricateto free or remove from an entanglement or difficulty
fallaciousembodying a fallacy
inequityinjustice
dwindleto become steadily less : shrink
stampto pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument
prongfork
imminentready to take place : happening soon
reputedhaving a good repute : reputable
endorseto write on the back of