GRE Word List

DISSIMULATE

to hide under a false appearance

The meaning of the word dissimulate is to hide under a false appearance.

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WordMeaning
subjectiveof, relating to, or constituting a subject: such as
fundamentalserving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
motea small particle : speck
dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts
ragamuffina ragged often disreputable person
contortionsto twist in a violent manner
contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain
maledictioncurse
guiledeceitful cunning : duplicity