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
gravitydignity or sobriety of bearing
revileto subject to verbal abuse : vituperate
synchronoushappening, existing, or arising at precisely the same time
noxiousphysically harmful or destructive to living beings
allegeto assert without proof or before proving
fruitionpleasurable use or possession : enjoyment
prolificproducing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful
demeanto lower in character, status, or reputation
distraughtagitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain
coalitionthe act of coalescing : union