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 |
|---|---|
| imposture | the act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name |
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| guffaw | a loud or boisterous burst of laughter |
| feud | a mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| thrive | to grow vigorously : flourish |
| interim | an intervening time : interval |
| gorge | a narrow passage through land |
| plaintive | expressive of suffering or woe : melancholy |
| lackluster | lacking in sheen, brilliance, or vitality : dull |