GRE Word List
BOGUS
not genuine : counterfeit
The meaning of the word bogus is not genuine : counterfeit.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| privation | an act or instance of depriving : deprivation |
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| gesticulation | the act of making gestures |
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