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Word: mannerism

Definition: distinctive behavioral trait; affected style in art (according to a set of styles)


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::: discriminate - distinguish; make distinctions on the basis of preference
::: inured - accustomed; hardened; Ex. inured to the Alaskan cold; V. inure: make used to something undesirable; harden; CF. unfeeling
::: swill - drink greedily
::: florid - ruddy; (of a complexion) reddish; flowery; very ornate; CF. rose
::: granulate - form into grains or granules; N. granule: grain or particle
::: fret - be annoyed or vexed; Ex. fret over your poor grades; N: irritation of mind; ADJ. fretful
::: constitution - constituting; system of laws; composition of something; physical makeup or structure of a person; Ex. men with strong constitutions
::: nascent - incipient; coming into being or existence; Ex. nascent ability in music
::: cavalier - casual and offhand; arrogant; N: knight
::: jaunt - trip; short journey