GRE Word List
FEIGN
to give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression
The meaning of the word feign is to give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| tether | a line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement |
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| leash | a line for leading or restraining an animal |
| gargoyle | a spout in the form of a grotesque human or animal figure projecting from a roof gutter to throw rainwater clear of a building |
| colossal | of, relating to, or resembling a colossus |
| culprit | one accused of or charged with a crime |
| archives | a place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved |
| egregious | conspicuous |
| sonic | utilizing, produced by, or relating to sound waves |