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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| missive | a written communication : letter |
| shimmer | to shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer |
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| spatula | a flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting |
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| diadem | crown |
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| compulsion | an act of compelling |