GRE Word List
AFFECTED
artificial; pretended
The meaning of the word affected is artificial; pretended.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| defoliate | to deprive of leaves especially prematurely |
| pecuniary | consisting of or measured in money |
| bookish | of or relating to books |
| malingerer | to pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work) |
| squabble | a noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters |
| cleave | to adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly |
| impertinent | given to or characterized by insolent rudeness |
| consistency | agreement or harmony of parts or features to one another or a whole : correspondence |
| quarry | game |
| deranged | mentally unsound : crazy |