GRE Word List

MINCING

affectedly dainty or delicate

The meaning of the word mincing is affectedly dainty or delicate.

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punyslight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak
dankunpleasantly moist or wet
virulentmarked by a rapid, severe, and destructive course
bountifulliberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors
moribundbeing in the state of dying : approaching death
besetto set or stud with or as if with ornaments
lunarcrescent
touchymarked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation
submergeto put under water
tithea tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment