GRE Word List
MAWKISH
lacking flavor or having an unpleasant taste
The meaning of the word mawkish is lacking flavor or having an unpleasant taste.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| scintillate | to emit sparks : spark |
| soporific | causing or tending to cause sleep |
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| abeyance | a state of temporary inactivity : suspension |
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