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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WordMeaning
degradationthe act or process of degrading
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
translucentpermitting the passage of light:
potablesuitable for drinking
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neologisma new word, usage, or expression
relegateto send into exile : banish
dozeto sleep lightly
immolateto kill or destroy especially by fire
assumptiona taking to or upon oneself