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
cuethe letter q
moltenfused or liquefied by heat : melted
reckoncount
maledictioncurse
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
anticlimaxthe usually sudden transition in discourse from a significant idea to a trivial or ludicrous idea
moratoriuma legally authorized period of delay in the performance of a legal obligation or the payment of a debt
contentiouslikely to cause disagreement or argument
pastoralof, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen
haplesshaving no luck : unfortunate