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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phenomenaphenomenon
ferociousexhibiting or given to extreme fierceness and unrestrained violence and brutality
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pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
primaloriginal
augustmarked by majestic dignity or grandeur
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condescendto assume an air of superiority
conveyancethe action of conveying
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