GRE Word List
WINCE
to shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch
The meaning of the word wince is to shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| mannerism | exaggerated or affected (see affected |
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| affiliation | the state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc. |
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