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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WordMeaning
antagonismopposition of a conflicting force, tendency, or principle
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
oscillateto swing backward and forward like a pendulum
gratuitysomething given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service
cumulativeincreasing by successive additions
amorphoushaving no definite form : shapeless
vigilantalertly watchful especially to avoid danger
porouspossessing or full of pores
corrosivetending or having the power to corrode
expenditurethe act or process of expending