GRE Word List
BOGUS
not genuine : counterfeit
The meaning of the word bogus is not genuine : counterfeit.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| conceit | favorable opinion |
| addendum | a thing added : addition |
| roster | a roll or list of personnel |
| militate | to have weight or effect |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| laity | the people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy |
| smattering | superficial piecemeal knowledge |
| advocacy | the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate |
| scrupulous | having moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper |
| skulduggery | underhanded or unscrupulous behavior |