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
infernalof or relating to a nether world of the dead
cohabitto live together as or as if a married couple
claspa device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
misconductmismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities
laceto draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets
rotunditymarked by roundness : rounded
evanescenttending to vanish like vapor
gerontocracyrule by elders
allegiancethe obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord