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
eroticof, devoted to, or tending to arouse sexual love or desire
avalanchea large mass of snow, ice, earth, rock, or other material in swift motion down a mountainside or over a precipice
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
tiradea protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language
deltathe 4th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table
endueprovide
rejoinderthe defendant's answer to the plaintiff's replication
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
tycoona businessperson of exceptional wealth, power, and influence : magnate
derelictabandoned especially by the owner or occupant