GRE Word List
MANNERISM
exaggerated or affected (see affected
The meaning of the word mannerism is exaggerated or affected (see affected.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| truculence | the quality or state of being truculent |
| entrance | power or permission to enter : admission |
| bestial | of or relating to beasts |
| broil | to cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill |
| appraise | to set a value on : to estimate the amount of |
| gamut | the whole series of recognized musical notes |
| conifer | any of an order (Coniferales) of mostly evergreen trees and shrubs having usually needle-shaped or scalelike leaves and including forms (such as pines) with true cones and others (such as yews) with an arillate fruit |
| humble | not proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive |
| bevy | a large group or collection |
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