GRE Word List
MINCING
affectedly dainty or delicate
The meaning of the word mincing is affectedly dainty or delicate.
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|---|---|
| pall | to lose strength or effectiveness |
| repel | to drive back : repulse |
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| leave-taking | departure |
| heed | to pay attention |
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| ascertain | to find out or learn with certainty |
| collusion | secret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose |