GRE Word List

DISSIMULATE

to hide under a false appearance

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

Random words

WordMeaning
hueoverall character or appearance to the mind : complexion
predetermineforeordain
ferociousexhibiting or given to extreme fierceness and unrestrained violence and brutality
malicioushaving or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice
haplesshaving no luck : unfortunate
vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper
premeditateto think about and revolve in the mind beforehand
retrieveto locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)
latchto lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms
jabto pierce or prod (someone or something) with or as if with a pointed object