GRE Word List

AFFECTED

artificial; pretended

The meaning of the word affected is artificial; pretended.

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WordMeaning
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
vieto strive for superiority : contend
extirpateto destroy completely : wipe out
flutedhaving or marked by grooves
pedanticof, relating to, or being a pedant
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely
equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
adversaryone that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent
sluicean artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow
rapturean expression or manifestation of ecstasy or passion