GRE Word List

AFFECTED

artificial; pretended

The meaning of the word affected is artificial; pretended.

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WordMeaning
pronouncedstrongly marked : decided
adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time
equilibriuma state of intellectual or emotional balance : poise
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spatsquabble; minor dispute; minor quarrel
quivera case for carrying or holding arrows
spectralof, relating to, or suggesting a specter : ghostly
baubletrinket
flushto fly away suddenly
bara straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)