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
peripatetica follower of Aristotle or adherent of Aristotelianism
complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
paraphernaliathe separate real or personal property of a married woman that she can dispose of by will and sometimes according to common law during her life
vendorone that vends : seller
personablepleasant or amiable in person : attractive
disputatiousinclined to dispute
impuissanceweakness
prominentstanding out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
quietudea quiet state : repose
untenablenot able to be defended