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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|---|---|
| volition | the power of choosing or determining : will |
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| orthography | the art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage |
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| physiognomy | the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance |
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