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
orgysecret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing
vacuousemptied of or lacking content
promontorya high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water
sustainto give support or relief to
penologya branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders
minusculevery small
pedantone who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge
facileeasily accomplished or attained
chalicea drinking cup : goblet
imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness