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 |
|---|---|
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| discriminate | to mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of |
| mystic | mystical |
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| graze | to feed on growing herbage, attached algae, or phytoplankton |
| grisly | inspiring horror or intense fear |
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