GRE Word List
FAKE
not true, real, or genuine : counterfeit
The meaning of the word fake is not true, real, or genuine : counterfeit.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| optimist | a person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism |
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| putative | commonly accepted or supposed |
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