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 |
|---|---|
| cajole | to persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax |
| remnant | a usually small part, member, or trace remaining |
| bravado | blustering swaggering conduct |
| low | having a small upward extension or elevation |
| gradation | a series forming successive stages |
| figurative | representing by a figure or resemblance : emblematic |
| fortuitous | occurring by chance |
| adulation | extreme or excessive admiration or flattery |
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| spatula | a flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting |