GRE Word List
AFFECTED
artificial; pretended
The meaning of the word affected is artificial; pretended.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| multiform | having many forms or appearances |
| oratorio | a lengthy choral work usually of a religious nature consisting chiefly of recitatives, arias, and choruses without action or scenery |
| occlude | to close up or block off : obstruct |
| swipe | a strong sweeping blow |
| insouciant | lighthearted unconcern : nonchalance |
| expedient | suitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance |
| revoke | to annul by recalling or taking back : rescind |
| somnambulist | an abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (such as walking) are performed |
| perturb | to cause to be worried or upset : disquiet |
| juxtapose | to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect) |