GRE Word List

AFFECTED

artificial; pretended

The meaning of the word affected is artificial; pretended.

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WordMeaning
lollto hang loosely or laxly : droop
surmountto prevail over : overcome
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
precepta command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action
foreshadowto represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure
perquisitea privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages
mockto treat with contempt or ridicule : deride
casualtya military person lost through death, wounds, injury, sickness, internment, or capture or through being missing in action
expropriateto deprive of possession or proprietary rights
punditpandit