GRE Word List

FAKE

not true, real, or genuine : counterfeit

The meaning of the word fake is not true, real, or genuine : counterfeit.

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calamitya disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and suffering
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cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
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disquisitiona formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse
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