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
stridentcharacterized by harsh, insistent, and discordant sound
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timiditylacking in courage or self-confidence
reparablecapable of being repaired
ripto tear or split apart or open
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retrospectiveof, relating to, or given to retrospection
barefacedhaving the face uncovered:
addenduma thing added : addition
revulsiona strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal