GRE Word List

DUPLICITY

contradictory doubleness of thought, speech, or action

The meaning of the word duplicity is contradictory doubleness of thought, speech, or action.

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WordMeaning
pietythe quality or state of being pious: such as
ramshackleappearing ready to collapse : rickety
fancierone that has a special liking or interest
poignancythe quality or state of being poignant
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
adherentone who adheres to something: such as
devoteean ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)
communalof or relating to one or more communes
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
rostera roll or list of personnel