GRE Word List
AFFECTED
artificial; pretended
The meaning of the word affected is artificial; pretended.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fetish | an object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner |
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| bid | to offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance |
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| declivity | downward inclination |
| rapt | lifted up and carried away |
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