GRE Word List

AFFECTED

artificial; pretended

The meaning of the word affected is artificial; pretended.

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WordMeaning
secreteto form and give off (a secretion)
recoursea turning to someone or something for help or protection
compriseto be made up of
juntaa council or committee for political or governmental purposes
shiftto exchange for or replace by another : change
facetiousjoking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish
skulkto move in a stealthy or furtive manner
reticentinclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved
vibrantpulsating with life, vigor, or activity
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext