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
wagto be in motion : stir
malodoroushaving a bad odor
sylvanone that frequents groves or woods
maxima general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct
hedonista person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism
percussionthe act of percussing: such as
substantiateto give substance or form to : embody
secreteto form and give off (a secretion)
appraiseto set a value on : to estimate the amount of
squelchto fall or stamp on so as to crush