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
precursorone that precedes and indicates the approach of another
fraileasily led into evil
emendto correct usually by textual alterations
censora person who supervises conduct and morals: such as
inamorataa woman with whom one is in love or has intimate relations
brawnthe flesh of a boar
embroiderto ornament with needlework
succulentfull of juice : juicy
hema border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down
abominableworthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable