GRE Word List
AFFECTED
artificial; pretended
The meaning of the word affected is artificial; pretended.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bombastic | marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous |
| willful | obstinately and often perversely self-willed |
| mirth | gladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter |
| paucity | smallness of number : fewness |
| seminary | an environment in which something originates and from which it is propagated |
| glutinous | having the quality of glue : gummy |
| reconnaissance | a preliminary survey to gain information |
| lucre | monetary gain : profit |
| ingrate | an ungrateful person |
| distraught | agitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain |