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
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
straggleto wander from the direct course or way : rove
peruseto examine or consider with attention and in detail : study
tautologicalinvolving or containing rhetorical tautology : redundant
hypochondriachypochondriacal
flourishto grow luxuriantly : thrive
cornicethe molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration
uncouthawkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude
noosea loop with a slipknot that binds closer the more it is drawn
manumitto release from slavery