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.

Random words

WordMeaning
quipa clever usually taunting remark : gibe
natationthe action or art of swimming
homespunspun or made at home
uxoriousexcessively fond of or submissive to a wife
leavena substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
putrescentundergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid
kindredof a similar nature or character : like
innocuousproducing no injury : harmless
ratiocinationthe process of exact thinking : reasoning
saunterto walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll