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
roilto make turbid by stirring up the sediment or dregs of
winsomegenerally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence
rightfuljust
obliqueneither perpendicular nor parallel : inclined
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
supersedeto cause to be set aside
finesserefinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture
libidinoushaving or marked by lustful desires : lascivious
chortleto sing or chant exultantly
browseto eat (tender shoots, twigs, leaves of trees and shrubs, etc.) : to consume as browse (see browse