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
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way
matriarcha woman who rules or dominates a family, group, or state
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome
incidentan occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening
rectifyto set right : remedy
dappledmarked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background
pedagogythe art, science, or profession of teaching
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grategrating