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
underhandin a clandestine manner
demeanto lower in character, status, or reputation
perspicuityplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
carefreefree from care: such as
eclipsethe total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult
shunto avoid deliberately and especially habitually
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
solublesusceptible of being dissolved in or as if in a liquid and especially water
recidivisma tendency to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior