GRE Word List

BOGUS

not genuine : counterfeit

The meaning of the word bogus is not genuine : counterfeit.

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WordMeaning
impassea predicament affording no obvious escape
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
ingratiateto gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort
entomologya branch of zoology that deals with insects
monetaryof or relating to money or to the mechanisms by which it is supplied to and circulates in the economy
shystera person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God
threatan expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
grimfierce in disposition or action : savage