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
preeminenthaving paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding
hatcha small door or opening (as in an airplane or spaceship)
plenitudethe quality or state of being full : completeness
vexto bring trouble, distress, or agitation to
decreean order usually having the force of law
resurgeto undergo a resurgence
parquetto furnish with a floor of parquet
emolumentthe returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites
wheedleto influence or entice by soft words or flattery
unequivocalleaving no doubt : clear