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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polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
mortara sturdy vessel in which material is pounded or rubbed with a pestle
rolling(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments
haranguea speech addressed to a public assembly
imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness
torrenta violent or forceful flow of fluid
epochan event or a time marked by an event that begins a new period or development
prerogativean exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as
scotchscottish
legacya gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest