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 |
|---|---|
| scavenge | to remove (dirt, refuse, etc.) from an area |
| supple | compliant often to the point of obsequiousness |
| gambol | to skip about in play : frisk |
| wane | to decrease in size, extent, or degree : dwindle |
| reputable | enjoying good repute : held in esteem |
| propound | to offer for discussion or consideration |
| billowing | wave |
| simile | a figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor |
| clamor | noisy shouting |
| defunct | no longer living, existing, or functioning |