GRE Word List

FALLACIOUS

embodying a fallacy

The meaning of the word fallacious is embodying a fallacy.

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exacerbateto make more violent, bitter, or severe
quellto thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity
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volitionthe power of choosing or determining : will
hirelinga person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives
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iridescenthaving or exhibiting iridescence
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