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
parallelextending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant
flightyswift
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
accordto grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
thriveto grow vigorously : flourish
assuageto lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses) : ease
ghastlyterrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening
earthyof, relating to, or consisting of earth
decoya pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture