GRE Word List
MANNERISM
distinctive behavioral trait; affected style in art (according to a set of styles)
The meaning of the word mannerism is distinctive behavioral trait; affected style in art (according to a set of styles).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| orient | get one's bearings; adjust; make familiar with a situation; orientate |
| pedagogue | teacher; CF. child leader |
| smug | self-satisfied; complacent |
| elaborate | work out carefully; add more detail or information; ADJ. |
| irrelevant | not applicable; unrelated |
| disingenuous | not naive; not candid; sophisticated; worldly wise; OP. ingenuous |
| gusto | eager enjoyment; zest; enthusiasm |
| finesse | delicate skill; V: handle with finesse |
| malleable | (of a metal) capable of being shaped by pounding(beating); pliable; (of someone) impressionable(easily influenced); easily controlled; tractable |
| wastrel | waster; profligate |
