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
stumpthe basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed
upshotthe final result : outcome
regimenta military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions
precedentprior in time, order, arrangement, or significance
sacrilegiouscommitting or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object
raffleto engage in a raffle
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
criteriaa standard on which a judgment or decision may be based
infirmitythe quality or state of being infirm
enmitypositive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will