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
adherentone who adheres to something: such as
handsomehaving a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance
incarcerateto put in prison
vitreousresembling glass (as in color, composition, brittleness, or luster) : glassy
meditationa discourse intended to express its author's reflections or to guide others in contemplation
travestya debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation
determinationa judicial decision settling and ending a controversy
somaticof, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm
demisedeath
girtha band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back