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
imperceptiblenot perceptible by a sense or by the mind : extremely slight, gradual, or subtle
manifestreadily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight
swear-wordword considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody''
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
anvila heavy usually steel-faced iron block on which metal is shaped (as by hand hammering)
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
obtrudeto thrust out : extrude
saunterto walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll
aestheticof, relating to, or dealing with aesthetics or the beautiful