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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effectualproducing or able to produce a desired effect
dilemmaa usually undesirable or unpleasant choice
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probityadherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness
bigotryobstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot
qualifyto reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify
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metaphysicalof or relating to metaphysics
terminologythe technical or special terms used in a business, art, science, or special subject