GRE Word List

MINCING

affectedly dainty or delicate

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

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defileto make unclean or impure: such as
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
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ventto provide with a vent
swerveto turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate
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