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 |
|---|---|
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| breach | infraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard |
| magniloquent | speaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner |
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