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 |
|---|---|
| gorge | a narrow passage through land |
| writ | something written : writing |
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| mealymouthed | not plain and straightforward : devious |
| bolster | a long pillow or cushion |
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