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
clota portion of a substance adhering together in a thick nondescript mass (as of clay or gum)
unsulliednot soiled or tarnished : not sullied
callusa thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
siderealof, relating to, or expressed in relation to stars or constellations : astral
predicamentthe character, status, or classification assigned by a predication
pendingduring
egoisma doctrine that individual self-interest is the actual motive of all conscious action
arroyoa watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region
dishonorlack or loss of honor or reputation