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
shoveto push along
contendto strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle
ripto tear or split apart or open
thematicof, relating to, or constituting a theme
fleeta number of warships under a single command
genrea category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content
hutan often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack
carousala wild, drunken party or celebration : a drunken revel : carouse
renegeto go back on a promise or commitment
protrudeto jut out from the surrounding surface or context