GRE Word List
DISINGENUOUS
lacking in candor
The meaning of the word disingenuous is lacking in candor.
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|---|---|
| prowess | distinguished bravery |
| consign | to give over to another's care |
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| substantial | consisting of or relating to substance |
| run-down | an item-by-item report or review : summary |
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| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| sullen | gloomily or resentfully silent or repressed |
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