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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| Word | Meaning |
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| polarity | the 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 |
| mortar | a 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 |
| harangue | a speech addressed to a public assembly |
| imbecility | the quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness |
| torrent | a violent or forceful flow of fluid |
| epoch | an event or a time marked by an event that begins a new period or development |
| prerogative | an exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as |
| scotch | scottish |
| legacy | a gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest |