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
flinchto withdraw or shrink from or as if from pain : wince
disclaimto make a disclaimer
plastera medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (as of cloth or plastic) spread with a usually medicated substance
recapitulateto retell or restate briefly : summarize
mutinousdisposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious
trothloyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament
wrongheadedstubborn in adherence to wrong opinion or principles
slacknot using due diligence, care, or dispatch : negligent
verisimilitudethe quality or state of being verisimilar