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
arbitera person with power to decide a dispute : judge
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
extolto praise highly : glorify
ingratean ungrateful person
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed
banea source of harm or ruin : curse
hypotheticalinvolving or being based on a suggested idea or theory : being or involving a hypothesis : conjectural
championshipdesignation as champion
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter