GRE Word List
MINCING
affectedly dainty or delicate
The meaning of the word mincing is affectedly dainty or delicate.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| callow | lacking adult sophistication : immature |
| requisition | the act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action |
| impropriety | an improper or indecorous act or remark |
| voracious | having a huge appetite : ravenous |
| cistern | an artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater) |
| controvert | to dispute or oppose by reasoning |
| abject | sunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe |
| restive | stubbornly resisting control : balky |
| jovial | characterized by good-humored cheerfulness and conviviality : jolly |
| conservatory | a greenhouse for growing or displaying plants |