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
orificean opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass
proverba brief popular epigram or maxim : adage
colloquialused in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation
evinceto constitute outward evidence of
distinctivemarking as separate or different : serving to distinguish
cursoryrapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty
seasona time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature
subsidya grant or gift of money: such as
turgidexcessively embellished in style or language : bombastic
insomniaprolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep