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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| manipulate | to treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner |
| flaccid | not firm or stiff |
| tatter | to make ragged |
| dictum | a noteworthy statement: such as |
| refrain | curb |
| divulge | to make known (something, such as a confidence or secret) |
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| infringe | to encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another |
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