GRE Word List
MAWKISH
mushy(sentimental) and gushy; icky-sticky sentimental; excessively and objectionably sentimental
The meaning of the word mawkish is mushy(sentimental) and gushy; icky-sticky sentimental; excessively and objectionably sentimental.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| alimentary | supplying nourishment |
| compulsory | obligatory; that must be done |
| excoriate | scold with biting harshness; censure strongly; strip the skin off |
| provision | act of providing; something provided; preparatory measure; provisions: necessary supplies (esp. food); stipulation; condition in an agreement; Ex. According to the provisions of the agreement |
| gild | cover with a thin layer of gold |
| catcall | shout of disapproval or displeasure (made at the theater or a sports match); boo; V. |
| coda | concluding section of a musical or literary composition |
| entity | real being |
| decomposition | decay; V. decompose: decay; break and separate into simple parts |
| intermittent | periodic; on and off; stopping and starting at intervals |
