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 |
|---|---|
| presage | something that foreshadows or portends a future event : omen |
| perpetrate | to bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit |
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| bombardment | a late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones |
| flay | to strip off the skin or surface of : skin |
| exemplify | to show or illustrate by example |
| acclaim | applaud |
| gourmet | a connoisseur of food and drink |