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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straggleto wander from the direct course or way : rove
centripetalproceeding or acting in a direction toward a center or axis
caterto provide a supply of food
commensuratecorresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate
beatitudea state of utmost bliss
panegyrica eulogistic oration or writing
conflagrationfire
potablesuitable for drinking
diffusebeing at once verbose and ill-organized
pedantone who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge